Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Medal
Object Number
ca1890-02-66 a,b
Description
A: Round copper medal with smooth rim, raised edge and dental molding with bust of Adm. George Dewey on front and words "Admiral Geo. W. Dewey"; obverse side of medal is an image of a battleship with inscription at top "Admiral Dewey's Flag Ship" and at bottom "Olympia/ 5,800 tons" Attached to top of medal is a pin top in shape of a battleship, loops holding top to round medal. B: Medal, aluminum with grossgrain ribbon - top bar oblong with fancy edgea nd top reading "WELCOME"; blue and yellow striped ribbon, hangs down to loop with medal suspended below. Medal has smooth rim, raised edge with dental work edges. Obverse side - right facing bust portrait of Adm. Dewey with legend above "ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY" Front side - battleship in water on center, printed above "DEWEY'S FALG--- SHIP" and below "OLYMPIA/5,800 TONS"
Category
Date Made
1900
Dimensions
2 1/2" long x 1 3/8" wide
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
