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May 19, 2014

Medal Commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) and the Battle of Lake Erie (obverse)

Medal Commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) and the Battle of Lake Erie (obverse)

1813

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sculptor

Moritz Fürst

(Hungarian, 1782–1882)

America

Bronze

Diameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1868.a

Location

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The United States naval forces, led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), won a decisive battle over the British.

Description

This medal commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie on 10 September 1813 is one of a series of 27 medals commemorating American successes during the War of 1812, struck by special resolution of Congress. These medals were awarded to naval commanders in gold and to their officers in silver. The bronze examples are restrikes.

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Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Department: 
Decorative Art and Design
Type of artwork: 
Metalwork
Medium: 
Bronze
Credit line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade

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