The Medal:
The obverse of this bronze medal illustrates the Armory in Utica, New
York, surrounded by the inscription "PRESENTED BY THE ONEIDA COUNTY WAR
COMMITTEE". The, reverse is inscribed "IN RECOGNITION OF PATRIOTIC
SERVICE DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN 1898" and
engraved with the veteran’s name and unit. This particular was issued to
Edwin C. Nash of the 203rd New York Volunteer Infantry, Co.
G.
The metal is suspended from a Red/White/Blue ribbon and a pinback top
bar with a spread-winged eagle flanked by stars.