PHILIPPINES. Philippine Service White Metal Medal, 1901. EXTREMELY FINE.

PHILIPPINES. Philippine Service White Metal Medal, 1901. EXTREMELY FINE. Honeycutt-65-2. Diameter: 38 mm. By J.C. Irvine. Obverse: Target superimposed on crossed rifles banner above with inscription "45TH INF. U.S.V.", banner below with dates "1899 . 1900 . 1901", flanked by two three-line inscriptions "MUSTERED / IN / OCT. 21, 1899" to left and "MUSTERED / OUT / JUNE 3, 1901", inscription above "PHILIPPINE SERVICE"; Reverse: 16-line inscription of principal engagements from 27 December 1899 to 30 March 1901. With suspension stamped on reverse "J.C. IRVINE / 751 / MARKET ST". Organized in 1899, the 45th Infantry Regiment was a temporary volunteer organization raised during the Philippine-American War. They performed garrison duty, counterinsurgency and tactical engagements. Estimate: $150 - $300. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

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