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Medal - History of the United States Great Homecoming of Admiral Dewey
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a highly detailed relief scene of Admiral Dewey's triumphant homecoming parade, with his uniformed bust prominently rendered in the foreground amid a crowd of celebrating figures. Behind him rises an elaborate triumphal arch adorned with sculptural decoration and allegorical figures. The surrounding legend reads 'GREAT HOMECOMING OF ADMIRAL DEWEY' with the date 'FALL, 1899' in the lower field, flanked by five-pointed stars. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a polished field enclosed by a decorative rope-style border, bearing a multi-line historical text inscription recording key events of 1899. At the top, the date '1899' appears within an ornamental cartouche. A small Franklin Mint mark 'F' is present in the lower field below the text. |
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