Manila Bay Medal, 1898

Obverse: Bust of Commodore Dewey (R) in uniform with epaulettes, a small anchor and laurel wreath with star below (R). Inscription: "THE GIFT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY". Reverse: Half-naked gunner seated on a gun holding a flag staff horizontally across his lap. A tablet below stamped with the name of one of the seven ships which took part in the action. Legend: "IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY 1 MAY 1898". Tablet: "U.S.S.OLYMPIA". Inscription on edge: "CARROL DALY, PRIVATE. U.S.M.C." Fitted with two rings and a link to a decorated bar depicting an eagle, sword and olive branch and a yellow ribbon with blue edges.

Object Details

ID: MED0717
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: French, Daniel C.
Events: Spanish-American War : Battle of Manila Bay, 1898
Vessels: Olympia (1892)
Date made: 1898
People: Dewey, George; Daily, Carrolfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 47 mm
Parts: Manila Bay Medal, 1898