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Medal USA ADMIRAL DEWEY NEW YORK CELEBRATION MEDALS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:180.00 USD Estimated At:180.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
Medal USA ADMIRAL DEWEY NEW YORK CELEBRATION MEDALS
Matching medals in bronze and aluminum issued as part of the 1898 New York festivities to celebrate Admiral Dewey. Both medals feature busts of Dewey and Sampson and the legend Manila Bay May 1 / Santiago July 3rd 1898 on the obverse. The reverse is devoted to famous quotes: "You can commence firing as soon as you are ready," and "There is glory enough for all," etc. The bronze medal bears "Reception Comm" on the brooch, while the aluminum piece has "Souvenir" as well as gold lettering on the ribbon reading "Reception Admiral Dewey, Sept 28-29 1890, New York." VF + overall, nicely preserved with fresh ribbons.

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