Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.273c
Date:
1899
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 30.5mm (1 3/16 in.)
Marks:
Obverse below left portrait, reverse under date: "W. & H. CO. NEWARK , N.J."
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length profile of Dewey; legend: "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY." Reverse legend: "UNION CLOTHING CO./ ROCHESTER'S/ RELIABLE/ TRADING PLACE/ 1899".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
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