Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.270
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Bronze, brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 44.4mm (1 3/4 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length profile of Dewey; legend in script: "George Dewey". Reverse shows battleship at sea. Detachable brass hanger with loop clipped to top of medal.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.