Auction Catalogue
Medals Related to Navigation, United States of America, Reception of Admiral Dewey by the City of New York, 1899, a bronze medal, unsigned, bust half-right, in wreath, reverse winged figure of Fame blowing trumpet, ship in background, 35mm. Fine; with loop on edge for suspension (£25-35)
Admiral George Dewey (1837-1917), commander of the Asiatric squadron who defeated the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay on 1 May 1898, paving the way for the occupation of Manila by US forces on 13 Aug. 1898
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