1928 USWV 30th Annual Encampment Medal Havana Cuba Named

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Here you have a named commemorative medal celebrating the 30th Annual Encampment of The United Spanish American US War Volunteer Veterans as well as the 26th Anniversary of Cuba’s Independence. The reunion was held in Havana, Cuba in 1928. The medal was made in the USA. This special Encampment was held out of the country in Havana, Cuba. The star shaped medal features the seal of Havana on the front. On the reverse is embossed the dual purpose of the reunion. The medal is suspended from the pin mount by a ribbon in our patriotic colors. The ribbon is heavily worn and frayed but still, amazingly, intact. Please check out the photos. The pin mount has a tab where the veteran inked his name in pen. The vet was W. L. Hovey. The pin mount has a needle pin and catch on the reverse. The medal itself is bold and striking. The patina is beautifully preserved. All the information on the reverse is legible. The medal measures 1.375 by 3.75 inches. The dual purpose medal represents a first for me and an intriguing piece to add to one’s collection. As a named item the medal could be researched and there might be provenance. The Spanish American War Vets were known as USWV. The medal cuts across the Spanish American War, the USWV, this particular veteran, Havana and Cuba. The domestic buyer may opt for Free 1st Class Postage with a Padded Bag and Tracking. International buyers must purchase Registered 1st Class Mail International with a Padded Bag to track and protect their purchase. I specialize in WWII militaria; however, on occasion I do diversify within my listings. Amongst my WWII items this week, I am listing a number of caps, uniform items, field gear, insignia, ribbons, home front items, etc., this week. Please do a seller-search using my Ebay username martinolij to check it out. Thank you. Please read my terms carefully. Payment is due within 7 days of your purchase. Pay Pal is the accepted means of payment. I generally offer you a couple of shipping options. All domestic purchases must have tracking slips. This purchase is a legal, binding contact. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. Smaller items can be shipped easily, safely and affordably in a Global Priority Flat One Rate Envelope or First Class Mail International (the cost of the First Class includes a padded bag). International Bidders must pay in US Dollars. Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment. I save all Postal Service Receipts as well as copies of your payment as proof of delivery and completion of the transaction. It is your responsibility to understand and adhere to these terms. I have enjoyed interacting with buyers from four continents and dozens of countries. Many have been veterans, active duty GIs, home front family members in our war, authors, artists, teachers, museum curators, etc. You are encouraged to email with questions. I will try my best to answer all those that ar e received by Friday. (I am not always available on weekends when the items close.) If you perceive a discrepancy between the photos and description you should bring this to my attention for clarification before you bid. When bidding, consider what the item is worth and what you can afford. A winning bid represents a legal and binding contract. All winning bidders are required to provide contact information within three business days of the listing’s conclusion. This means I need your full name and shipping address to validate you as the winning bidder. It is also a basic courtesy that is appreciated. Finally, recognize that most of these items are 64+ years old and typically will show some manifestation of age, time, removal of insignia (on uniform items), nips, etc that I may not catch. I am not infallible but work hard at offering comprehensive descriptions supported by photographs. I also can not guarantee that caps and uniform components will fit you so bid on them first as an artifact. I believe communication is the key to successful Ebay transactions. Thank You. read more

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