U.S.S. OLYMPIA commemorative medal

commemorartive medal cast from bronze from U.S.S. OLYMPIA propeller

Medal, bronze, commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay and the USS OLYMPIA; cast in 1958 for the 60th anniversary of the battle; 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.' and 'MAY 1, 1898.'