An American Manila Bay Medal (Aka Dewey Medal) Hold to be Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander with

to be Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander with seniority

he did not suffer physical wounds but did experience several severe gassings

wrap-round brooch suspension

and the sheer distance traveled

he initially fought in France

An American Manila Bay Medal (Aka Dewey Medal) Hold to be Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander withRe strike in Blackened bronze, engraver marked "D. C. FRENCH" (Daniel Chester French) on the obverse, marked "USS BALTIMORE" on the reverse, original naming on the edge has been shaved, 45. 5 mm, smaller rings linking the medal to the hanger suspension, original ribbon, correct period brooch, light contact and surface wear, edge nicks, near extremely fine. (C: 127)