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Photo #: 80-G-K-13423 (Color)

Sampson Medal, 1898

Photograph taken during World War II, showing the medal's obverse and ribbon, with a bar identifying the recipient's ship, USS Castine (Gunboat # 6). This medal, featuring a depiction of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, was authorized by The Congress for Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in the Spanish-American War's West Indies campaign. Designer was Charles E. Barber.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

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Image posted 22 January 2005