Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal Honoring Admiral George Dewey
Title
Medal Honoring Admiral George Dewey
Date
ca. 1898
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 x 1 5/16 in. ( 3.3 x 3.3 x 0.3 x 3.3 cm )
Description
Medal. Obverse depiects Dewey and is inscribed: "ADMIRAL.U.S.N. GEO. DEWEY". Reverse depicts three figures and is inscribed: "VICTORY MANILY MAY 1ST 1898".
Object Number
2334[dup2]
Marks
inscriptions: Inscribed under portrait of Dewey: "C.F. ALIESKY SC.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
