The award itself was received on November 7
the traditional flat top design bearing a thick leather brim and leather chin strap
red leatherette exterior marked BRONZENE MILITAR Verdienst medaille on the lid
measuring 56 mm (wide) x 133 mm (height) x 4 mm (depth)
an extremely rare and mint condition badge
United States. A Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States Membership Badge Archive The award itself was receivedIn silver gilt, with blue and red enamels, numbered 792 on reverse of suspension, measures 40. 8 mm (w) x 52. 3 mm (h inclusive of surmounting wreath), weighs 21. 55 grams, on original ribbon with horizontal brooch, small enamel chips to the reverse arms, discolouration to ribbon, very fine. Footnote: From the Estate of Colonel Herbert A. Arnold, Assistant Surgeon, who served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines.