Manila Bay Medal (Dewey Medal)
SKU: 02.USA.0209.101.01
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History
The Manila Bay Medal, also known as the Dewey Medal, was established by Act of Congress on June 3, 1898, in commemoration of Dewey's defeat of the Spanish Navy at Manila Bay. The Bronze Medal was presented to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served on 1 out of 7 vessels under the command of Admiral Dewey in the battle of Maila Bay. The Medal was also presented to Admiral Dewey.
The Medal is engraved on the rim with the recipient's details.
There are 7 versions of the Medal which vary by the reverse inscription of the vessel the recognized recipient served on.
There may be additional versions of the Medal which vary by composition.
Versions
$100 USD
Blackened Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS BALTIMORE 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
The obverse is stamped with the maker's mark "D.C. FRENCH."
N/A
Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS BOSTON 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
N/A
Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS CONCORD 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
N/A
Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USRC MCCULLOCH 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
$5,250 USD
Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS OLYMPIA 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
This example was sold by eMedals Inc. for $5,250 USD in 2018.
N/A
Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS PETREL 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
N/A
Bronze
Obv: THE GIFT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY Rev: IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1 USS RALEIGH 1898
45.5mm
Tiffany & Co., New York City
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