Commemorative Medal

Name/Title

Commemorative Medal

Entry/Object ID

1963.47.6

Description

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

1963.47

Source or Donor

Dewey, William S.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1898 - 1899

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Medal, Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

1-1/4 in

Material

Bronze

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Events

Event

Dewey Day

Event

Spanish-American War