Description: 1898 Admiral George Dewey Winged Victory Manila Bay Tin/Aluminum Medal 32mm 1898 tin or aluminum medal issued by C.P. Aliesky of South Carolina in commemoration of Admiral George Dewey's 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, surrounded by the text, "Admiral U.S.N. Geo. Dewey." Reverse reads, "Victory Manila, May 1, 1898," encircling Winged Victory with two puttis holding the staff of Hermes and a torch. This version depicts a star above Nike extremely close the figures' head which distinguishes it from more common medals with similar subject matter. 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: 32mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick, .178oz. Condition: Excellent, antique condition, as found. Nearly all original luster intact. Extremely minor scuffing to extremities of obverse and very fine scratching throughout. 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. #S1319 All new auction listings will be sold to the highest bidder, please refrain from asking for a "Buy It Now" price. |