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Ribbon for a Veteran of the National Indian War
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| Accession #: | 784.64 |
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| Title: | Ribbon for a Veteran of the National Indian War |
| Object Type: | Bar, Ribbon |
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| Physical Description: | Medal and bar connected by a red and black striped ribbon with the words "Winners of the West" printed across it in gold toned metallic ink. The bar reads "Veteran." The medal has a depiction of a Native American riding a horse while holding a spear in the middle with a metal cord boarder encircling it. On the left, top, right and bottom of the circle there are curved plaques that read "Veterans," "National," "Indian," and "War," respectively. |
| Description: | This military ribbon, printed in or after 1917, may have been awarded posthumously to a veteran of the National Indian War. The ribbon also specifies "WINNERS OF THE WEST." It is one of six items collected by the Campbell-Powell family of Spokane, Washington, but little documentation exists for its use or specific association with the family. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Military & Warfare (Military & Warfare)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 5 1/4 x 2 1/8"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
metal (Material)
ribbon (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Veteran; Winners of the West; Veteran National Indian War
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Helen Campbell Powell, 1930 |
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