RARE INTERNATIONAL NAVAL RENDEZVOUS AND REVIEW SOUVENIR RIBBON - APRIL 1893 for Sale

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RARE INTERNATIONAL NAVAL RENDEZVOUS AND REVIEW SOUVENIR RIBBON - APRIL 1893 For Sale

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RARE INTERNATIONAL NAVAL RENDEZVOUS AND REVIEW SOUVENIR RIBBON - APRIL 1893:
$325.00

You are offerding on a vintage, and seldom seen, souvenir ribbon commemorating the International Naval Rendezvous and Review held in April 1893 at Hampton Roads, VA (rendezvous) and New York Harbor (review) The review was held in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus\' \"Voyage of Discovery\".Thirty-five warships and their sailors from nine countries came to Hampton Roads to show off their ships. Besides the United States ships, navies from England, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and Holland participated in the review. Very attractive and detailed design with a bald eagle perched between two crossed flag poles clutching a stars and stripes shield, pictorial view of Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi\'s flagship, and a bird\'s eye view of the Hampton Roads Harbor with many ships at anchor and with Fortress Monroe in the background, an anchor attached to a chain, and a small red tassel at the bottom of the ribbon. Ribbon appears to be made of silk. Very nice condition with light toning and discoloration. Ribbon measures 3-1/2 inches in width and 10 inches in height. Many years ago, the ribbon was been professionally matted and framed. Frame measures 6-1/8 inches in width and 13-1/4 inches in height.Shipping is $10.00 for USPS. Purchases are normally shipped next business day.U.S. buyers only. Serious buyers only. Shipping only in U.S. Payment expected within 5 days. Thanks for offerding!