United States. A Pair of Medals. Auction and a baby phoenix sitting

and a baby phoenix sitting in a pit of fire

5 mm (h) inclusive of their integral suspension

93 mm (w) x 59

with its worn period original ribbon

between each arms sits a winged cherub

United States. A Pair of Medals. Auction and a baby phoenix sitting1. An Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. Bronze medallion, obverse bearing the image of a castle, surrounded by a sugar cane and tobacco plant with the inscription ARMY OF OCCUPATION PORTO RICO 1898, reverse bearing an eagle surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES ARMY FOR SERVICE, rim bears the serial number "1952", on original ribbon, 33. 5 mm, evidence of spotting, very fine condition. Housed in original blue box, fine condition. Footnote: