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An image showing 'Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay and USS 'Olympia'; 60th anniversary, 1958; obverse'
An image showing 'Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay and USS 'Olympia'; 60th anniversary, 1958; reverse'
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Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay and USS 'Olympia'; 60th anniversary, 1958

Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay and USS 'Olympia'; 60th anniversary, 1958. Obverse: Starboard-bow view of a battleship. Legend: 'YOU MAY FIRE WHEN YOU ARE READY, GRIDLEY U. S. S. OLYMPIA.' Reverse: A four-bladed propeller above, inscription, 'MADE FROM PROPELLER OF ADMIRAL DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP WHICH SERVED IN THE BATTLE OF MANILA BAY.' Legend: 'MAY 1, 1898.'
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Object details

ID: MEC2549
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F
Places: United States of America
Events: Spanish-American War : Battle of Manila Bay, 1898
Vessels: Olympia (1892)
Date made: 1958
People: Dewey, George; F
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm