Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.280ab
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 19.2mm (3/4 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medalets with obverse showing right-facing bust-length portrait; legend: "ADMIRAL W.S. SCHLEY". Reverse legend: "CERVERA'S SPANISH FLEET / DESTROYED / OFF / SANTIAGO / JULY. 3. / 1898."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.