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An image showing 'Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812'
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Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812

Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812. Obverse: Starboard-quarter view of the 'Guerriere' dismasted (left), and port broadside view of the 'Constitution' firing (right). Reverse: Inscription, within a semi-wreath of laurel and an anchor, 'CONSTITUTION AND GUERRIERE 1812.' Wreath and anchor below. Legend: 'FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS.' Below: 'LOVETT'S SERIES NO. 3 PHILADA.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC2519
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Robert Lovett junior
Events: War of 1812: Capture of HMS Guerriere, 1812
Vessels: Constitution (1797); Guerriere (1799)
Date made: 1812; circa 1860
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 31 mm