Philippines military campaign medal, Visayan Campaigns service award
Key Information:
• Country: Philippines
• Medal: Visayan Campaigns Medal
• Inscription: "FOR SERVICE VISAYAN CAMPAIGNS"
• Reverse inscription: "PHILIPPINE ISLANDS"
• Maker mark on suspension bar: "Military Jewelers Jose Jaturaz Jr Quezon City Philippines"
• Diameter approx.: 36.00 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription:
FOR SERVICE – VISAYAN CAMPAIGNS
Translation: For service in the Visayan campaigns
The obverse depicts a monument flanked by palm trees.
Reverse inscription:
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Translation: Philippine Islands
Above the shield appears an eagle with spread wings.
The suspension bar is marked:
MILITARY JEWELERS – JOSE JATURAZ JR – QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures
• Original ribbon present
• Light signs of age and wear consistent with use
• All dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal commemorates service connected with the Visayan region of the Philippines. Medals of this type were produced by local military jewelers and are collectible examples of Philippine military and veteran commemorative decorations. Items with maker marks from Quezon City are of interest to collectors of Southeast Asian militaria.
Summary:
A collectible Philippine campaign-style medal related to service in the Visayan region, featuring clear inscriptions, original ribbon, and maker mark on the suspension bar.