Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.271
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 32mm (1 1/4 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right front-facing bust-length portrait of Dewey; legend: "ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY/ HERO OF MANILA". Reverse shows battleship at sea; legend: "DEWEY'S FLAG SHIP"; in exerg.: "OLYMPIA".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
