Early 1900s US Navy Bronze Medal Made from Propeller of USS Olympia (C-6)
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Early 1900s US Navy Bronze Medal Made from Propeller of USS Olympia (C-6)

Code: z99usnm00006c


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ARTIFACT: This is a bronze medal made from the propeller of the USS Olympia (C-6), a United States Navy cruiser. The back of the medal reads MADE FROM PROPELLER OF ADMIRAL DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP WHICH SERVED IN THE BATTLE OF MANILA BAY MAY 1, 1898. The front of the medal is engraved with a quote of Admiral Dewey: "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley".

VINTAGE: Circa 1900s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Bronze.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: F.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 LCHX5/12 SCHX8/13

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The medal shows some light to medium wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.