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Collection	Frontier Army Museum
Object Name/Title	Cuban Occupation Service Medal.
Keyword	Cuban Occupation service medal; Cuban Republic; Cuba; 15th U.S. Cavalry; Shanefelt, Dick
Historical Period	Early-20th Century (1900 - 1935)
Date of Manufacture	Circa 1900
Physical description	A 1 1/4" diameter medal with Cuban Republic Coat of Arms flanked by sprays of oak and laurel, with the dates 1898- 1902. Reverse has eagle sub headed by 1 1/2" black, blue, yellow and red ribbon with brass pin back. 81.1.1A: 1 3/8" x 3/8" black pin back black, yellow, blue and red ribbon.
Nationality	US
Markings	On observe around perimeter: "ARMY OF OCCUPATION,MILITARY,GOVERNMENT OF CUBA". On reverse: "UNITED STATES ARMY/FOR SERVICE".
Primary Material	Brass; Silk Cloth
Color/Finish	Red; Black; Blue; Yellow; Metal
Weight	1 oz
Dimensions	2.75" x 1.5"
Associated Object History	Awarded to Dick Shanafelt of the15th U.S. Cavalry.
Associated Organization	15th U.S. Cavalry
Associated Person	Shanafelt, Dick
Catalog Number	LEAV 81.001.003A
Central Control Number	79670
Repository	Frontier Army Museum 100 Reynolds Avenue, Fort Leavenworth KS 66027 913-684-3186
Release statement	Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Library	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Language	Eng