1899 ADMIRAL DEWEY TWO DAY RECEPTION NEW YORK RIBBON & METAL PINBACK BADGE

Description

This is a white metal pinback badge with a dark blue & yellow silk ribbon. Issued in 1899 for an Admiral Dewey reception which occurred in New York on September 28-29 in 1899. A rare metal badge issued for this special two day event. The circular medal shows highly detailed busts of Dewey & Schley which have a lovely frosty surface (as issued). The surface on the busts reminds me of the look you would expect to see on a matt proof coin. This contrasts quite attractively with the blazing highly reflective proof-like fields of the medal.
The medal has the wording on the front: "Manilla Bay May 1," & "Santiago July 3, 1898". On the back is the wording: "You Can Commence Firing As Soon As You Are Ready May 1, 1898" & "There Is Glory Enough For All July 3, 1898".
This badge in entirety measures 3 5/8 inches long. The circular medal component has a diameter of 1 1/2 inches. The bar across the top has the word "Souvenir" is 1 1/2 inches wide. The bronze bar is mint & the ribbon is mint.
The white metal circular medal component is in gorgeous bright blazing Mint condition & has a highly reflective proof-like surface. It is very unlikely that you will ever find another example of this rare badge in equal condition. This is a recent find from an early New Jersey estate where it had resided carefully sequestered for 120 years since it's issue in 1899.
Please examine the clear photos that we have provided & purchase based on your own opinion as to the condition. Our inventory number of this item is #8932.
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