Span-Am War
S-42
$ 47.
S-41
$ 27.
S-40
$ 42.
S-17
SPAN-AM WAR PERIOD PHOTO - MEDICAL -
PENNSYLVANIA? - 6" X 8 5/8" photo of 6 soldiers, one
wearing a medical arm band. Second soldier from left has
his hand on pole and under his arm on the tent is a partial
sign(?) the letters "sylvania" can be made out with a glass.
Trapdoor Springfield rifles are stacked in front. Also at the
peak of the tent, only seen with a glass although with the
computer could bring out some text (as seen in photos) but
could not read it. Lower right corner of mount is missing
otherwise good condition.
PENNSYLVANIA? - 6" X 8 5/8" photo of 6 soldiers, one
wearing a medical arm band. Second soldier from left has
his hand on pole and under his arm on the tent is a partial
sign(?) the letters "sylvania" can be made out with a glass.
Trapdoor Springfield rifles are stacked in front. Also at the
peak of the tent, only seen with a glass although with the
computer could bring out some text (as seen in photos) but
could not read it. Lower right corner of mount is missing
otherwise good condition.
PHOTOGRAPH OF SPAN-AM WOUND - Photograph on a post card type
format of a Span-Am veteran's back wound. Reverse of the card has a
pencil inscription "Back Wound / Santiago de Cuba / 1898". Photographs
showing combat wounds are choice for any war, this is the first I've seen
for the Span-Am War. There weren't that many casualties - as wars go.
format of a Span-Am veteran's back wound. Reverse of the card has a
pencil inscription "Back Wound / Santiago de Cuba / 1898". Photographs
showing combat wounds are choice for any war, this is the first I've seen
for the Span-Am War. There weren't that many casualties - as wars go.
19TH U.S. INFANTRY PHOTO WITH GEAR - Cabinet size photo
shows a soldier laying in tent with propped gear shown. Gear includes
a Krag rifle, bayonet, cartridge belt with rounds, canteen (can see '19'
stencil) and knapsack (which also has stencil of crossed rifles, 19 and
U.S.). Only real issue with this photo is the missing right top corner of
the mount as can be seen in photo.
shows a soldier laying in tent with propped gear shown. Gear includes
a Krag rifle, bayonet, cartridge belt with rounds, canteen (can see '19'
stencil) and knapsack (which also has stencil of crossed rifles, 19 and
U.S.). Only real issue with this photo is the missing right top corner of
the mount as can be seen in photo.
PHOTO OF WARD 3 IN U.S. HOSPITAL - WASH., D.C. - Small
photo on 4" x 5" mount of Ward 3 in the U.S. Hospital in
Washington, D.C. Reverse has ink inscription " 3 Ward in the
U.S.G. / H.P. in Washington / D.C." . Photo is in very good
condition.
photo on 4" x 5" mount of Ward 3 in the U.S. Hospital in
Washington, D.C. Reverse has ink inscription " 3 Ward in the
U.S.G. / H.P. in Washington / D.C." . Photo is in very good
condition.
S-55
$ 48.
BADGE FOR 36TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT - Badge with large
oversized name holder aluminum drop (name card is missing) for the
1934 - 36th National Encmpment held in Pittsburgh during August of
that year. Very good condition.
oversized name holder aluminum drop (name card is missing) for the
1934 - 36th National Encmpment held in Pittsburgh during August of
that year. Very good condition.
S-61
$ 48.
S-59
$ 58.
S-58
$ 62.
S-57
$ 78.
SPAN-AM WAR VETERAN REUNION DELEGATE BADGE - Delegate
badge for the 42nd National Encampment held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in
1940. Good condition.
badge for the 42nd National Encampment held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in
1940. Good condition.
SPAN-AM WAR VETERAN REUNION BADGE - Named 39th National
Encampment badge held in Columbus, Ohio in 1937. Good condition, some
minor fraying to ribbon.
Encampment badge held in Columbus, Ohio in 1937. Good condition, some
minor fraying to ribbon.
SPAN-AM WAR VETERAN REUNION DELEGATE BADGE - Delegate
badge for the 43rd National Encampment held in Omaha, Nebraska in 1941.
Ribbon in poor condition.
badge for the 43rd National Encampment held in Omaha, Nebraska in 1941.
Ribbon in poor condition.
SPAN-AM WAR VETERAN REUNION DELEGATE BADGE - Named
Delegate badge for the 46th National Encampment held in Cincinnati, Ohio
in 1944. Badge is faded and stained.
Delegate badge for the 46th National Encampment held in Cincinnati, Ohio
in 1944. Badge is faded and stained.
S-75
S-72
USWV LAPEL PIN - Lapel pin from C.W. Weller Group (see S-76 for
explanation). Good condition.
explanation). Good condition.
$ 20.
USWV - WAUSEON, OHIO - Double sided member's badge with a heavy
drop for the Candaleria Camp Number 20 in Wauseon, Ohio. The black side
was normally worn for funerals, etc. while the red, white and blue side for
normal wear. Shows expected wear and soiling.
drop for the Candaleria Camp Number 20 in Wauseon, Ohio. The black side
was normally worn for funerals, etc. while the red, white and blue side for
normal wear. Shows expected wear and soiling.
$ 68.
S-80
S-79
S-78
S-77
$ 28.
$ 27.
$ 35.
$ 27.
USWV STATE OF MARYLAND DELEGATE BADGE - Department of
Maryland Delegate badge for the June, 1947 reunion held in Frederick,
Maryland. This badge came from the C.W. Weller group (see S-76 for
explanation). Very good condition.
Maryland Delegate badge for the June, 1947 reunion held in Frederick,
Maryland. This badge came from the C.W. Weller group (see S-76 for
explanation). Very good condition.
USWV STATE OF MARYLAND DELEGATE BADGE - (Duplicate of the
S-80 Badge)Department of Maryland Delegate badge for the June, 1947
reunion held in Frederick, Maryland. This badge came from the C.W. Weller
group (see S-76 for explanation). Good condition - has a few light stains that
S-80 doesn't have.
S-80 Badge)Department of Maryland Delegate badge for the June, 1947
reunion held in Frederick, Maryland. This badge came from the C.W. Weller
group (see S-76 for explanation). Good condition - has a few light stains that
S-80 doesn't have.
USWV STATE OF MARYLAND DELEGATE BADGE - Department of
Maryland Delegate badge for the June, 1949 reunion held in Hagerstown,
Maryland. This badge came from the C.W. Weller group (see S-76 for
explanation). Very good condition.
Maryland Delegate badge for the June, 1949 reunion held in Hagerstown,
Maryland. This badge came from the C.W. Weller group (see S-76 for
explanation). Very good condition.
USWV STATE OF MARYLAND DELEGATE BADGE - Department of
Maryland Delegate badge for the 1935 reunion held in Baltimore, Maryland.
Very nice badge with a celluloid type button pin, very vivid print and also
came from the C.W. Weller group (see S-76 for explanation). Very good
condition.
Maryland Delegate badge for the 1935 reunion held in Baltimore, Maryland.
Very nice badge with a celluloid type button pin, very vivid print and also
came from the C.W. Weller group (see S-76 for explanation). Very good
condition.
S-81
$ 36.
USWV STATE OF MICHIGAN ENCAMPMENT BADGE - Department of
Michigan Encampment badge for the June, 1939 reunion held in Traverse
City, Michigan. This badge has the name of the Michigan Veteran that
attended the encampment. Good condition but has a few condition issues with
the ribbon.
Michigan Encampment badge for the June, 1939 reunion held in Traverse
City, Michigan. This badge has the name of the Michigan Veteran that
attended the encampment. Good condition but has a few condition issues with
the ribbon.
S-82
S-83
$ 145.
$ 165.
UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS REUNION
WELCOME BANNER - (35 3/4" X 35 1/2") Large linen
welcome banner for the Span-Am War Veterans Reunions.
Colors are very bright and there is very little minor, light
staining on the cloth. Very good condition.
WELCOME BANNER - (35 3/4" X 35 1/2") Large linen
welcome banner for the Span-Am War Veterans Reunions.
Colors are very bright and there is very little minor, light
staining on the cloth. Very good condition.
UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS REUNION
WELCOME BANNER - (24 1/8" X 36 1/4") Linen welcome
banner for the Span-Am War Veterans Reunions. Colors are
very bright but has some 'blotchy' staining and one larger
stain in upper left corner. There is one small weak spot in
cloth on bottom between the S. and W.
WELCOME BANNER - (24 1/8" X 36 1/4") Linen welcome
banner for the Span-Am War Veterans Reunions. Colors are
very bright but has some 'blotchy' staining and one larger
stain in upper left corner. There is one small weak spot in
cloth on bottom between the S. and W.
S-84
$ 765.
UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS CAMP BANNER -
PETER LEARY Jr. CAMP 4 - DEPARTMENT OF
MARYLAND - (51" X 63" plus a 2" fringe on 3 sides) Large
silk and embroidered Post or Camp banner. The
embroidering is stunning but unfortunately the silk has
many fragile areas. There is a cloth matting that separates
the two sides of the flag and is sewn inside. The main color
of the silk is very light blue - the photos make it look more
grayish. The banner will not hang well due to the condition
of the silk but the previous owner had a great idea of
enclosing it within a manufactured table top, keeping the
banner laying flat. Again, if this interests you, be warned the
silk is very fragile in places - mainly around the borders.
PETER LEARY Jr. CAMP 4 - DEPARTMENT OF
MARYLAND - (51" X 63" plus a 2" fringe on 3 sides) Large
silk and embroidered Post or Camp banner. The
embroidering is stunning but unfortunately the silk has
many fragile areas. There is a cloth matting that separates
the two sides of the flag and is sewn inside. The main color
of the silk is very light blue - the photos make it look more
grayish. The banner will not hang well due to the condition
of the silk but the previous owner had a great idea of
enclosing it within a manufactured table top, keeping the
banner laying flat. Again, if this interests you, be warned the
silk is very fragile in places - mainly around the borders.
SPAN-AM SOLDIER IN FULL GEAR WITH SPRINGFIELD
TRAPDOOR RIFLE - Mount size approx. 8 1/2" x 10 5/8" shows
the soldier holding his Springfield Trapdoor rifle with fixed
bayonet wearing backpack with blanket roll, canteen, Mills
cartridge belt, and haversacks. Nice large shot. Light contrast
against tent.
TRAPDOOR RIFLE - Mount size approx. 8 1/2" x 10 5/8" shows
the soldier holding his Springfield Trapdoor rifle with fixed
bayonet wearing backpack with blanket roll, canteen, Mills
cartridge belt, and haversacks. Nice large shot. Light contrast
against tent.
$ 48.
| S-86 |
S-89
UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS REUNION BADGE - DEPT OF
KANSAS - 1935 - Approx. 4" in height, badge appears to be more of an
over sized lapel mounted badge for a 28th Annual Encampment for the
Department of Kansas, held in Hutchinson, Kansas on May 12-14, 1935.
Badge is in good condition.
KANSAS - 1935 - Approx. 4" in height, badge appears to be more of an
over sized lapel mounted badge for a 28th Annual Encampment for the
Department of Kansas, held in Hutchinson, Kansas on May 12-14, 1935.
Badge is in good condition.
$ 38.
S-90
SPAN-AM WAR & PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN PARTICIPANT'S
MEDAL - STATE OF MICHIGAN - Very desirable medal from the State
of Michigan, mostly seen without the ribbon and pin bar. The medal is
un-named as many were. Medal was designed by V.D. Brenner, who as
coin collectors may recognize, designed the Lincoln penny. The medal
and pin bar are in very good condition. The ribbon has a small frayed
spot on the edge of a crease on the ribbon - still very solid.
MEDAL - STATE OF MICHIGAN - Very desirable medal from the State
of Michigan, mostly seen without the ribbon and pin bar. The medal is
un-named as many were. Medal was designed by V.D. Brenner, who as
coin collectors may recognize, designed the Lincoln penny. The medal
and pin bar are in very good condition. The ribbon has a small frayed
spot on the edge of a crease on the ribbon - still very solid.
$ 295.
S-91
2nd NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS - SPAN-AM - There are generally two
types of ribbons, printed and tapestry. The tapestry are as beautiful as they
come. This is a large ribbon (approx. 3" x 10 1/2") made by Warner Woven
Label Co., in Paterson, N.J. It is a 1923 ribbon to commemorate the
twenty-fifth anniversary of the departure of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteer
Infantry for the Spanish American War. The festivities were held in Paterson,
NJ on May 1-2, 1923. The ribbon has great graphics and is as nice as you will
ever see one - that is if you can find another one. Photos don't do it justice.
types of ribbons, printed and tapestry. The tapestry are as beautiful as they
come. This is a large ribbon (approx. 3" x 10 1/2") made by Warner Woven
Label Co., in Paterson, N.J. It is a 1923 ribbon to commemorate the
twenty-fifth anniversary of the departure of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteer
Infantry for the Spanish American War. The festivities were held in Paterson,
NJ on May 1-2, 1923. The ribbon has great graphics and is as nice as you will
ever see one - that is if you can find another one. Photos don't do it justice.
SOLD
S-92
CDV - WOUNDED SPAN-AM SOLDIER WITH ARM IN SLING - Image of
soldier with arm in a sling. Photographer - Fotografia La Paz - Manila.
Wounded soldier's images always a focus in a display. CDV does not have
great contrast and is in fair condition with spotting that can be seen in the
photos.
soldier with arm in a sling. Photographer - Fotografia La Paz - Manila.
Wounded soldier's images always a focus in a display. CDV does not have
great contrast and is in fair condition with spotting that can be seen in the
photos.
$ 47.
$ 47.
AU-70
PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - SPAN-AM WAR
COMMISSION - Very strong signature on military
commission for 2nd Lieut. of Cavalry to Guy Cushman.
Dated December 6, 1899 to rank from April 10, 1899.
Cushman was originally in the 1st Missouri Volunteer
Infantry then transferred to the 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry,
appointed to 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in April, 1899
then transferred to the 2nd U.S. Cavalry in May, 1899. In the
Ohio Cavalry hee didn't make it out of the country during the
Spanish American War but in the U.S. service was stationed at
Placetas Barracks in Placetas, Cuba. Document is vellum and
in extremely nice condition - clean. Again, strong McKinley
signature and Elihu Root signature. War Office seal still
intact. Approx. 15 3/4" x 19 1/2"
COMMISSION - Very strong signature on military
commission for 2nd Lieut. of Cavalry to Guy Cushman.
Dated December 6, 1899 to rank from April 10, 1899.
Cushman was originally in the 1st Missouri Volunteer
Infantry then transferred to the 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry,
appointed to 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in April, 1899
then transferred to the 2nd U.S. Cavalry in May, 1899. In the
Ohio Cavalry hee didn't make it out of the country during the
Spanish American War but in the U.S. service was stationed at
Placetas Barracks in Placetas, Cuba. Document is vellum and
in extremely nice condition - clean. Again, strong McKinley
signature and Elihu Root signature. War Office seal still
intact. Approx. 15 3/4" x 19 1/2"
$ 595.
SOLD
S-94
ADMIRAL DEWEY PAPERWEIGHT - Approx. 2 1/2" x 4"
x3/4" glass paperweight with insert of Admiral Dewey and the
Battleship Olympia. No chips or cracks. Would be perfect for
the desk of a Span-Am enthusiast.
x3/4" glass paperweight with insert of Admiral Dewey and the
Battleship Olympia. No chips or cracks. Would be perfect for
the desk of a Span-Am enthusiast.
$ 28.
S-96
31ST MICHIGAN INFANTRY REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS (11) -
A nice group of eleven real photo postcards of the 31st Michigan
Infantry, Company H during the Span-Am War. photos show the
camps, transportation, mess and play (with the blanket toss). One
image with a group of the men shows three of them wearing Co. H
/ 31st Mich sweat shirts. On the paddle wheel boat with a glass you
can see the soldiers on deck. Some of the cards have light contrast
but all are in good condition and all are unused. The 31st Michigan
Infantry did make it to Cuba but not much going after that.
A nice group of eleven real photo postcards of the 31st Michigan
Infantry, Company H during the Span-Am War. photos show the
camps, transportation, mess and play (with the blanket toss). One
image with a group of the men shows three of them wearing Co. H
/ 31st Mich sweat shirts. On the paddle wheel boat with a glass you
can see the soldiers on deck. Some of the cards have light contrast
but all are in good condition and all are unused. The 31st Michigan
Infantry did make it to Cuba but not much going after that.
| $ 175. |
S-97
SPAN-AM (OR MEXICAN BORDER) SOLDIER WITH AN 1897
WINCHESTER PUMP SHOTGUN - Image appears to be more
Span-Am than it does Mexican Border War, complete with blanket
roll, canteen and what you may never see again, holding a M-1897
Winchester pump shotgun. These were used VERY sparingly during
those two conflicts but more in WWI as 'Trench Guns'. I have yet to
have seen a Span-Am period soldier with one. Mount has a chunck
broken off but the image has not been affected.
WINCHESTER PUMP SHOTGUN - Image appears to be more
Span-Am than it does Mexican Border War, complete with blanket
roll, canteen and what you may never see again, holding a M-1897
Winchester pump shotgun. These were used VERY sparingly during
those two conflicts but more in WWI as 'Trench Guns'. I have yet to
have seen a Span-Am period soldier with one. Mount has a chunck
broken off but the image has not been affected.
| $ 68. |
S-98
SPAN-AM - 3RD NEW YORK INFANTRY
ID'd GROUPING - Group belonging to Private
Frank B. Warner - In May, 1898 he enlisted in
the 3rd New York Infantry for two years and on
July 12, 1898 transferred to the US Hospital
Corps. The 3rd stayed in the States but he may
have served in the War theatre while in the
Hospital Corps (reference later to the campaign
hat). In the group is his M-1889 campaign hat
which has a Spanish 3rd Infantry collar
insignia attached (picked up in the theatre??),
pair of trousers, haversack with strap, canteen
with strap, gaiters and eating utensils with
original leather holders. The majority of which
have his initials inscribed on them.
ID'd GROUPING - Group belonging to Private
Frank B. Warner - In May, 1898 he enlisted in
the 3rd New York Infantry for two years and on
July 12, 1898 transferred to the US Hospital
Corps. The 3rd stayed in the States but he may
have served in the War theatre while in the
Hospital Corps (reference later to the campaign
hat). In the group is his M-1889 campaign hat
which has a Spanish 3rd Infantry collar
insignia attached (picked up in the theatre??),
pair of trousers, haversack with strap, canteen
with strap, gaiters and eating utensils with
original leather holders. The majority of which
have his initials inscribed on them.
| $ 1,275. |
The campaign hat has a detached sweatband but it is present. The ribbon is still in great shape and
there is a hole (as can be seen in the photos at the top front edge of the fold. The Spanish insignia
I've been told was a rare practice by some soldiers when they could obtain captured insignia, so
perhaps when in the Hospital Corps he was able to get this). Trousers are in very good condition
with only a small hole in the crotch but at the very bottom - would not see while displayed. There
have been belt loops added but other than that pretty straight. The canteen, haversack and eating
utensils show little wear. The gaiters look to be used the most, missing one of the brass buttons.
Marked inside as Wiley's Leggings - Fastening Patent March 31st, '85 and has inspector's stamp
along with Warner's initials.
Note: There is a New York greatcoat that I acquired with this grouping but the owner did not
believe it was Warner's so is not included in the group - if interested please inquire.
there is a hole (as can be seen in the photos at the top front edge of the fold. The Spanish insignia
I've been told was a rare practice by some soldiers when they could obtain captured insignia, so
perhaps when in the Hospital Corps he was able to get this). Trousers are in very good condition
with only a small hole in the crotch but at the very bottom - would not see while displayed. There
have been belt loops added but other than that pretty straight. The canteen, haversack and eating
utensils show little wear. The gaiters look to be used the most, missing one of the brass buttons.
Marked inside as Wiley's Leggings - Fastening Patent March 31st, '85 and has inspector's stamp
along with Warner's initials.
Note: There is a New York greatcoat that I acquired with this grouping but the owner did not
believe it was Warner's so is not included in the group - if interested please inquire.
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