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Collection of 19th Century US Navy Items Attributed to Admiral George Dewey - Collection of 19th Century US Navy Items Attributed to Admiral George Dewey. 1 Spanish-American War USS Maine Battleship Commemorative Napkin Ring, 1 Spanish-American War USS Maine Battleship Commemorative Match or Toothpick Holder, 1 1898 Epaulette attributed to Admiral Dewey on the Olympia, 1 Pair of White Dress Gloves, 1 Pair of Glasses and 1 Navy Department Card from Washington signed by Dewey. George Dewey, the only officer of the US Navy ever to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy, was born on 26 December 1837, in Montpelier, Vermont. On 23 September 1854, he was appointed Acting Midshipman from the first Congressional District of Vermont, and upon graduation from the US Naval Academy in June 1858, was warranted Midshipman, to date from 11 June of that year. He became a Passed Midshipman on 19 January 1861, and on 28 February of the same year he was warranted Master. His subsequent advancement was as follows: Lieutenant, 19 April 1861; Lieutenant Commander, 3 March 1865; Commander, 13 April 1872; Captain, 27 September 1884; Commodore, 28 February 1896; Rear Admiral, 11 May 1898; Admiral, 2 March 1899; and Admiral of the Navy on 24 March 1903 to date from 2 March 1899. Dimensions - Largest to Smallest: H 7 x W 6 x D 3 inches, H 10 x W 4 x D 1 inches, H 2 x W 2 x D 2 inches, H 1.5 x W 2 x D 2 inches, H 3 x W 5 x D .1 inches, H 2 x W 4.5 x D .1 inches Condition: Good for age Provenance: Private Texas Collection