September 15, 16, & 17, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Lot #3361:
LOT OF 2: US SPANISH AMERICAN WAR USS BROOKLYN SAMPSON AND COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS.
Lot consists of: (A) The act of March 3, 1901, authorized the striking of bronze medals commemorating the naval engagements in the waters of the West Indies and on the shores of Cuba during the War with Spain. These medals were distributed to the officers and men of the Navy and Marine Corps who participated in West Indies naval operations from April 27th through August 14th, 1898. The obverse was designed by Charles E. Barber and shows a bust of Admiral William Sampson. The reverse was designed by George T. Morgan. At the top of the ribbon is a brooch pin with the name of the recipient's ship, USS Brooklyn. The medal was issued for 47 engagements. This example features the "B" engraver mark on the obverse. Engraved on the rim to recipient "PATRICK J. HARRINGTON 1 F.2d.C.". The Brooklyn was hard fought during the Spanish American War. The medal exhibits a pleasing patina. Ribbon is nicely intact. CONDITION: Good. (B) A fine, heavy bronze medal commemorating the Sailors and Marines who served aboard the USS Brooklyn, Commodore Schley's flagship, and one of the major combatants at the naval Battle of Santiago. The medal exhibits a profile view of the Brooklyn on obverse and commemoration on reverse. Pleasing patina with intact ribbon that exhibits some fraying. CONDITION: Good. During the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 3rd, in which the Spanish Fleet was destroyed, she was struck 20 times by whole shot. Despite the bombardment, Brooklyn suffered only one man wounded and one man killed.
Item Dimensions: 6" x 5"