Medal commemorating the USS Constitution

Medal commemorating the USS Constitution. Obverse: The frigate running before the wind under all sail save for the mainsail. Legend: 'U.S.S. CONSTITUTION OLD IRONSIDES'. Inscription: '1812-1962'. Reverse: An eagle displayed perched on an anchor holding a laurel wreath in its beak from which issues a ribbon bearing the inscriptions 'GUERRIERE' and 'JAVA'. The edge is milled and this is No. 3649 out of 6100 struck.

Object Details

ID: MEC2592
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Heraldic Art
Places: United States of America
Events: War of 1812: Java in action with USS Constitution, 1812
Vessels: Constitution (1797)
Date made: 1962
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the USS Constitution
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