Cuba, Republic. A Group of Five Service and Campaign Medals

1. (Medalla de Servicios Distinguidos para Oficiales) An Officers Long Service Medal, in bronze, the obverse featuring the Cuban coat-of-arms surrounded by a wreath, the reverse bearing an inscription denoting distinguished service, suspended from its original ribbon fitted with six service stars.

2. (Medalla de Servicios Distinguidos) A Long Service Medal, in bronze, the obverse featuring the Cuban coat-of-arms surrounded by a wreath, the reverse bearing an inscription denoting distinguished service, suspended from its original ribbon fitted with five service chevrons.

3. (Medalla de la Reconciliación Nacional) A National Reconciliation Medal, in bronze, the obverse featuring clasped hands beneath a radiant sun and the date “4 SEPT. 1933”, the reverse bearing the inscription “PATRIA ORDEN JUSTICIA”, suspended from its original multi-coloured ribbon.

4. (Medalla de Servicio de Marina Semper Fidelis) A Marine Service Medal, in bronze, the obverse featuring naval and military accoutrements, the reverse bearing the inscription “SEMPER FIDELIS”, suspended from its original ribbon fitted with a “MAYO 1912” suspension bar.

5. (Medalla de la Victoria 1914-1918) A First World War Victory Medal, in bronze, the obverse featuring a winged Victory holding a palm branch and sword, the reverse displaying the Cuban coat-of-arms beneath a helmet and wreath flanked by the names of the Allied nations surrounding the inscription “LA GRAN GUERRA POR LA CIVILIZACION”, suspended from its original rainbow-coloured ribbon.

All items are in fine to very fine condition, with light wear, age toning, and minor oxidation.

Footnote: Cuban military and commemorative medals of the Republican period reflected both domestic military service and Cuba’s participation in broader international conflicts and political events. Long Service Medals recognized extended and faithful military duty, while the National Reconciliation Medal commemorated the political transition following the overthrow of President Gerardo Machado in 1933. The Marine Service Medal “Semper Fidelis” was associated with naval and marine service during periods of internal unrest, including the 1912 Afro-Cuban rebellion. Cuba’s First World War Victory Medal formed part of the wider Inter-Allied Victory Medal series issued by Allied nations following the conclusion of the First World War.