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Spanish American War Banner

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,200.00 USD
Spanish American War Banner
This banner was made for Post Number One in Colorado. The Banner measures 4' 5" by 4' 1/2", Almost entirely blue with gold fringe around 3 sides. Front of the banner reads "General Henry W. Lawton; Camp No. 1" below the two lines is the Spanish American War Veteran Medal and a third and fourth line reading "United States War Veterans; Dept of Colorado". The Back starts with the same two first lines, State Seal of Colorado followed by "United Spanish War Veterans; Dept of Colorado. This Piece is in excellent condition with only a minor tear and one side is slightly faded. This is the one and only banner used to honor the War hero General Henry W. Lawton who achieved the rank of Major General after serving in the Civil War, and The Spanish American War. He Also received the Medal of Honor.