1909 ANS 4 " HUDSON FULTON. 925 MEDAL Award To ADMIRAL GEORGE W. MELVILLE - NAVY
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:121532 |
Well preserved medal, brilliant surfaces (not dull). 11.6 oz. Only 658 of the 4" silver medals were issued. They were not available to the public or ANS members. Only to the Commission and Principal Guests. A small number were stamped with a dedication engraved name. This one was awarded to George W. Melville. It is an early strike numbered 25. During his long military career he achieved the Navy rank of Rear Admiral, and was issued the Congressional Gold Medal. He was famou...s - read below.
George W. Melville