WWI 1909 Vintage Cuban Pacification Ribbon bar copper back plate each R2840 For Sale

Vintage Original Cuban Pacification Ribbon w copper back plate each R2840 Sold each Condition: They look to be in unused condition, but they are original vintage WWI Ribbons so they are old. The wrapper covering on them is still on. Most people leave them on. The ribbon to the Army of Cuban Pacification Medal consists of a central band of khaki flanked on the edges by narrow stripes of red, white and blue (with red forming the edge stripes of the ribbon). The central band of khaki alludes to the uniform of the Army of Cuban Pacification, while the red, white and blue edge stripes are the national colors.Cellophane wrapper:is still in place over the ribbon bar and has not been removed yet. These are in unissued condition with the wrapper still on them it is made of old fashion plastic so it has yellowed with age.ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY:The Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was established by War Department General Orders Number 96, dated May 11, 1909. EFFECTIVE DATES:The Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the inclusive dates of October 6, 1906, and April 1, 1909.CRITERIA: On November 5, 1908,President Theodore Rooseveltsent a directive to the Secretary of War that \"a service medal be prepared, to be ready for delivery at the time of the evacuation of Cuba, to be awarded to the members of the Army of Cuban Pacification.\" Roosevelt was of the opinion that \"the dispatch of the command from the United States under the condition then existing, and its service in Cuba are unique in the World\'s history\" and should be commemorated with the issue of an appropriate medal.ORDER OF PRECEDENCE:The Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was worn after the China Campaign Medal and before the Mexican Service Medal. DEVICES:No devices were authorized for the Army of Cuban Pacification Medal.DESIGNER:The design of the Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was set by the Quartermaster General on January 2, 1909. FIRST RECIPIENT:Army of Cuban Pacification Medal No. 1 was presented toMajor General Thomas H. Barryon June 1, 1909.USA & International Customers: Please contact me if you would like a specific type of shipping before purchase so the listing can be corrected. Thank you
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