Name/Title
Commemorative MedalEntry/Object ID
1963.47.6Description
Bronze commemorative medal showing a bust portrait of George Dewey with the words, "ADMIRAL, U.S.A. GEO. DEWEY" on one side and a winged allegorical figure of Victory flanked by winged putti on the reverse. The figures are surrounded by the words, "VICTORY.MANILA MAY 1ST 1898".Context
This medal commemorates the victory of the U.S. Asiatic Squadron under the command of commodore George Dewey in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War of 1898.Acquisition
Accession
1963.47Source or Donor
Dewey, William S.Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
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
OverallDiameter
1-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)Related Events
Event
Dewey DayEvent
Spanish-American War