Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry
Object Number:
2008.42.178
Date:
1869-1885
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 64.8mm (2 9/16 in.)
Marks:
Reverse below legend in exerg,: "FURST. F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Oliver H. Perry facing right with legend: "OLIVERUS H. PERRY. PRINCEPS STAGNO ERIENSE/CLASSIM TOTAM CONTUDIT." Reverse shows naval battle scene with legend: "VIAM INVENIT VITRUS AUT FACIT" and inscription below exergual line: "INTER CLASS. AMERI./ET BRIT. DIE X. SEP./MDCCCXIII."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
