Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965

Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965. Obverse: The American eagle with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' behind, surmounts the crossed flags of Britain and the United States, below which, on a plaque is 'GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON.' Legend: 'SESQUICENTENIAL OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, JANUARY 8, 1965.' Reverse: On a circular boss, within a wreath of palm and laurel, 150 years of peace 1815-1965, above, the crown and supporters of England, and on a ribbon 'FRIENDSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING' below, 'DEVOTION TO DUTY' and, on a plaque, 'SIR EDWARD PAKENHAM', and crossed oak branches.

Object Details

ID: MEC2554
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Angela Gregory
Places: United States of America
Events: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans, 1815
Date made: 1965
People: Jackson, Andrew, Gen; Pakenham, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 64 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965
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