Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.265
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
height and width: 31.2 x 35.8mm (1 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Marks:
Reverse center: "C.M. ROBBINS,/ MAKER/ ATTLEBORO, MASS./ U.S.A."
Description:
Brass struck uniface medal showing right-front-facing bust-length portrait of Dewey surrounded by wreath topped with eagle and colored flags; legend: "THE NATIONAL HERO/ ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY". Loops fused at top left and right of eagle wings.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
