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Bronze Medal Commemorating Captain James Biddle War of 1812
Item Details
Obverse: Bust of Captain James Biddle facing right. THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S. TO CAPT. JAMES BIDDLE. FOR HIS GALLANTRY GOOD CONDUCT AND SERVICES. Signed below bust: FURST. F.
Reverse: Naval battle showing the Hornet raking the Penguin. CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH SHIP PENGUIN BY THE U.S. SHIP HORNET. OFF TRISTAN D’ACUNHA MARCH XXIII MDCCCXV
| Item Class | Medal |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Period | 1810s |
| Date | 1815 |
| Origin | United States |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Diameter (mm.) | 65 |
| Weight (gm.) | 131.7 |
Condition
- drilled at the top with slight damage to various spots. Nice patina.
Dimensions
6.0" W x 6.0" H x 6.0" D
- measurements of the shipping package.
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Item #
ITMGK79431
