Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

United States of America, 25th Anniversary of the Spanish-American War, City of New York, 1923, an award medal by Whitehead-Hoag, Spanish and American soldiers by tablet, rev. standing robed female, names of volunteer units on two tablets, un-named, 69mm. A detailed medal in low relief, very fine, rare (£50-70)

New York supplied 30,000 men to the American armed forces, about 10% of the total war effort required in Cuba. Eight units served overseas; the 71st National Guard, from New York City, were one of only two national guard units to see serious fighting