US Spanish American War, Admiral Dewey Reception New York, 1899

Original era manufacture. US Spanish American War souvenir medal, honoring the reception in New York for the hero of Manila Bay in 1898, Admiral Dewey.Original ribbon with brass suspender, with a silver washed zinc planchet below. The reverse bears the following quotes from Admiral Dewey, 'You can commence firing when you are ready'...'There is glory enough for all'Very sound for its 118 year age, normal wear.