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Medal:
Authorized on June 3, 1898, for the officers and men of the Navy and Marine Corps who participated n the Battle of Manila Bay, the Dewey Medal is considered to be the first campaign medal issued. It was designed by Daniel Chester French and struck by Tiffany and Company. The relief on the reverse depicts an American sailor. His left foot rests on a panel in which the name of his ship is inscribed. Admiral Dewey always wore his medal so that the reverse side showed.
Pocket Watch:
The popular acclaim bestowed on the Navy, especially the men and ships in the Battle of Manila Bay, found expression in many forms. This pocket watch, with the faces of the ship's commanding officers on its face, is one example. |