Description: Description: RARE 1899 Admiral Dewey Washington Reception Committee Bronze Medal 38mm 1899 bronze medal issued by Dewey's Washington Reception Committee likely composed of dignitaries, veterans, politicians, etc. celebrating his historic victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Obverse features right-facing bust of Dewey in his regalia, likely referencing the famous portrait of him published in The World's Great Classics and engraved by Hanson of Chicago. Reverse reads, "altera merces," meaning a second reward in Latin with an upright axe in a laurel cartouche. Below is engraved, "Admiral Dewey Reception Committee, Washington, October MDCCCXCIX," and is attributed at base to McClain Brothers & Co. of Chicago. George Dewey (1837-1917) was an Admiral of the U.S. Navy and remains the only individual to have achieved the rank. He is third to only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the amount of numismatics created in his honor. Dewey became a national icon after he led an attack on Manila Bay, sinking the entire Spanish Pacific fleet while suffering only minor casualties. Dewey's victory at Manila Bay was widely lauded in the United States, and he was subsequently promoted to Admiral of the Navy and celebrated through the production of various medals, tokens, and ephemera. This item is part of an enormous 160+ archive of Admiral George Dewey numismatics, sculptures, plaques, etc. that we will be listing over the coming weeks. If you are interested, please be sure to visit our shop regularly, we upload new items at 6PM PST every Friday.Approximate Measurements: 38mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick, .879oz. Condition: Very good, antique condition, as found. Verdigris throughout but especially concentrated on raised areas of obverse and recessed areas of reverse. Minor scratching and scuffing. Patina along perimeter, original bail. Translucent residue to either side of laurels on reverse, can be removed manually with minimal effort. Please see photos to best determine overall condition. Please see our other antique and vintage items listed on our eBay store. Combined Shipping - We are happy to combine orders to save you shipping costs. International buyers are fully responsible for any customs fees levied. #S1221 All new auction listings will be sold to the highest bidder, please refrain from asking for a "Buy It Now" price.
Price: 200 USD
Location: Shelburne, Vermont
End Time: 2024-12-30T19:20:48.000Z
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