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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - United States. Philippine Campaign Marine Service Bronze Medal, Instituted 27 June 1908. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Barac-32. Diameter: 32mm; Weight: 20.84 gms. Awarded to Private Charles J. King. Obverse: PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN / 1899-1903, view of the Puerta del Parian; Reverse: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, eagle, with wings spread, standing left upon anchor; FOR / SERVICE in two lines below. Edge: 717 (engraved). Loop and ring attached at the top. Ribbon: Medium yellow vertical band, with medium red vertical band to outer left and right. Olive-brown surfaces. An interesting and RARE award following American involvement in the Philippines. According the official records, this medal (number 717) was awarded on 22 October 1909 to Private Charles J. King. A copy of King's enlistment documents is included with this lot. Also see our section under Chinese Medals for a different medal presented to this individual.
Estimate: $500 - $1000
Barac-32. Diameter: 32mm; Weight: 20.84 gms. Awarded to Private Charles J. King. Obverse: PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN / 1899-1903, view of the Puerta del Parian; Reverse: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, eagle, with wings spread, standing left upon anchor; FOR / SERVICE in two lines below. Edge: 717 (engraved). Loop and ring attached at the top. Ribbon: Medium yellow vertical band, with medium red vertical band to outer left and right. Olive-brown surfaces. An interesting and RARE award following American involvement in the Philippines. According the official records, this medal (number 717) was awarded on 22 October 1909 to Private Charles J. King. A copy of King's enlistment documents is included with this lot. Also see our section under Chinese Medals for a different medal presented to this individual.
Estimate: $500 - $1000