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This is an ORIGINAL medal in very fine condition from the US Naval Campaign in the West Indies (1898).
William T Sampson (pictured on the obverse) was the Commander-in-Chief of the US Naval campaign.
On the reverse are three military figures, below which is written San Juan P.R. May 12th.
The reliefs on both sides of the medalare in excellent condition.