commemorative coins

MEDALS, BADGES & COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS
PHILIPPINES
Circa 1898
0 x 0 x 0

Obverse and reverse mounted commemorative coins of the U.S.S. OLYMPIA. Low relief of vessel and "You may fire when ready Gridley" on obverse. On reverse: Small propeller, and "Made from propeller of Admiral Dewey's flagship which served in the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898." Both bronze coins are inset in green felt on wood block 6" x 3".


1958.1251

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