The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
United States Mexican Border Service Medals (1916-17). Obverse: A sheathed Roman sword hanging on a tablet which is inscribed 'FOR SERVICE ON THE MEXICAN BORDER'. The tablet is surrounded by a laurel wreath. Reverse: The Coat of Arms of the United States above a scroll and surrounded by a wreath ending at the centre with cross rifles in dexter, crossed sabres in sinister, and crossed cannons in base. It has a loose ring suspender and the ribbon is emerald greenwith a golden yellow 13 mm central stripe. One medal is impressed on the lower edge '2101' and the other is not impressed. They vary in metal finish colour.
The Mexican Border Service Medal was awarded for service on the Mexican border between May 9, 1916 and March 24, 1917 or with the Mexican Border Patrol between January 1, 1916 and April 6, 1917. It was authorized for persons not eligible for the Mexican Service Medal.
United States Spanish War Service Medals (1898). The obverse of the medal is a Roman sword hanging on a tablet bearing the inscription 'FOR SERVICE IN THE SPANISH WAR'. The tablet is surrounded by a w
United States Mexican Service Medals (1911-17). The obverse centre is a Yucca plant in full bloom with mountains shown in the background. Above the yucca are the words “MEXICAN SERVICE” and below are
United States of America Civil War Medal (1861-65), with ribbon (post-1913). The obverse has the head of Lincoln surrounded by the raised inscription, 'WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHARITY FOR ALL'. T
United States China Relief Expedition Medals (1900). On the obverse is the Imperial Chinese five-toed dragon with the inscription 'CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION' around the upper border and the dates '1900–
United States Philippine Congressional Medals (1899-1913). The obverse of the medal depicts a color guard of one flag bearer accompanied by two soldiers bearing rifles, marching toward the left of the
United States Indian Wars Medals (1865-91). On the obverse is a mounted Indian facing sinister, wearing a war bonnet, and carrying a spear in his right hand. Above the horseman are the words ‘‘Indian
