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Admiral Dewey Souvenir Medal
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Description
The medal is a souvenir piece in honor of Admiral George Dewey, best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The medal's design is bronze in color and consists of a Maltese cross. Attached to the medal is a ribbon featuring stripes in hues of red, white, and blue. At the top of the ribbon, a decorative bronze pin is attached. A small, round sticker inscribed with the number 62 was found with the object.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
3 1/2 inches (height)
Materials and Techniques Display
metal and textile
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse of pin: SOUVENIR obverse of ribbon: RECEPTION / ADMIRAL DEWEY / 18[?] obverse of medal: ADMIRAL DEWEY U.S.N.
Subjects
Dewey, George, 1837-1917
Work Type
medal
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
7066
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.
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