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joewobblie Valued Member United States 238 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 7:42 pm Here is one I haven't found out much about, perhaps someone here has some info to add. It measures 30 mm. We can see a number of medals regarding Admiral Dewey from the Spanish-American War but apparently Schley didn't quite rate as high. At least I haven't been able to find other medals or even this one online. I did find him on a stamp and another medal with Dewey. Mucking around on the internet I found this little bit. "November 6-7: Rear Admiral Winfield Schley, hero of the Spanish-American War made a visit to Birmingham. His party stayed at the Morris Hotel, where a luncheon and dinner reception were held. He also attended a concert by a "Mexican Band" at the Birmingham Auditorium and heard them again at a "smoker" at the Southern Club. The next day, Admiral Schley reviewed a "grand parade" which also marked the opening of the 1899 Alabama State Fair." Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 8:49 pm Thanks for sharing! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188026 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 09:30 am Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 03/17/2023 11:18 pm Very nice ! Report this Post to the Staff
vitold718 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 02/18/2024 01:48 am I have one of these medals, and it also has a hole in it. I was wondering what was the mintage and how valuable this medal might be. Could not find anything on it online. Report this Post to the Staff
joewobblie Valued Member United States 238 Posts	Posted 02/18/2024 3:00 pm Thanks for the response Vitold718 - I look on and off in the last few years but found only a few articles about Schley speaking at the fair I did see a similar medal from the same fair without Schley on it My guess is it has little value but perhaps we will get lucky! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188026 Posts	Posted 02/18/2024 3:20 pm to the Community, vitold718! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
joewobblie Valued Member United States 238 Posts	Posted 03/06/2024 10:28 am @vitold718 - I see you posted it on ebay and have tagged it to see how it goes - good luck! Report this Post to the Staff
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