Manila Bay Medal (for USS Baltimore)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.USA.0209.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Manila Bay Medal Obverse
  • Manila Bay Medal Obverse
  • Manila Bay Medal Reverse
  • Manila Bay Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Tiffany & Co., New York City
  • Composition
    Blackened Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS BALTIMORE 1898
  • Size
    45.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    The obverse is stamped with the maker's mark "D.C. FRENCH."

History


The Manila Bay Medal, also known as the Dewey Medal, was established by Act of Congress on June 3, 1898, in commemoration of Dewey's defeat of the Spanish Navy at Manila Bay. The Bronze Medal was presented to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served on 1 out of 7 vessels under the command of Admiral Dewey in the battle of Maila Bay. The Medal was also presented to Admiral Dewey.

The Medal is engraved on the rim with the recipient's details.

There are 7 versions of the Medal which vary by the reverse inscription of the vessel the recognized recipient served on.

There may be additional versions of the Medal which vary by composition.

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