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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 |
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| 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 |
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