Name/Title
Commemorative MedalEntry/Object ID
2003.15.10Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a bar and hanging medallion. The bar is molded with the word, "SOUVENIR". A round medallion with two protruding flags connects to the bar with two small metal rings. The center of the medallion is molded with the face of Admiral George Dewey surrounded by the inscription, "THE NATIONS HERO ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY". The two flags, a United States flag and a blue flag with white stars, are enameled. The back of the medallion is engraved with the image of a ship labeled, "OLYMPIA".Context
Made to commemorate Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2003.15Source or Donor
Anderson, W. ThomasAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Parker PerryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
1-1/2 inDepth
1/4 inLength
2-3/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)