Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal
Object Number:
1925.144
Date:
1869-1885
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 9/16 in. ( 6.5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, in exergue, at lower center: "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 depicts naval battle scene with legend above: "VIAM INVENIT VIRTUS AUT FACIT"; inscription in exergue: "INTER CLASS. AMERI./ET BRIT. DIE X.SEP./MDCCCXIII."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
