Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812
Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812. Obverse: Starboard-quarter view of the 'Guerriere' dismasted (left), and port broadside view of the 'Constitution' firing (right). Reverse: Inscription, within a semi-wreath of laurel and an anchor, 'CONSTITUTION AND GUERRIERE 1812.' Wreath and anchor below. Legend: 'FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS.' Below: 'LOVETT'S SERIES NO. 3 PHILADA.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2519 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Robert Lovett junior |
Events: | War of 1812: Capture of HMS Guerriere, 1812 |
Vessels: | Constitution (1797); Guerriere (1799) |
Date made: | 1812; circa 1860 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 31 mm |
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