Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965
Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965. Obverse: The American eagle with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' behind, surmounts the crossed flags of Britain and the United States, below which, on a plaque is 'GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON.' Legend: 'SESQUICENTENIAL OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, JANUARY 8, 1965.' Reverse: On a circular boss, within a wreath of palm and laurel, 150 years of peace 1815-1965, above, the crown and supporters of England, and on a ribbon 'FRIENDSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING' below, 'DEVOTION TO DUTY' and, on a plaque, 'SIR EDWARD PAKENHAM', and crossed oak branches.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2554 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Angela Gregory |
| Places: | United States of America |
| Events: | War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans, 1815 |
| Date made: | 1965 |
| People: | Jackson, Andrew, Gen; Pakenham, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 64 mm |
| Parts: | Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965 |