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DEWEY 1899 OFFICIAL MEDAL USING "BRONZE...CAPTURED BY ADMIRAL DEWEY AT MANILA."
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Auction #206 - Part I > Item 784
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Winning Bid:
$126.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #206 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1278 in auction 206
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Item Description
5" tall with hanger bar showing U.S. Capitol. Below is ribbon segment followed by a second bar reading "Washington City Oct. 1899." This joins 1.75" heavy bronze medallion with his portrait and facsimile signature. On the back of this is large illustration of his ship. Reverse inscription on the bars reads in full "The Bronze In This Medal Was Captured By Admiral Dewey At Manila. Manila May 1, 1898." Tiny trace of wear on the fabric but very minor. Overall still in Exc. condition.
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