Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie, 1963
Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie, 1963. Obverse: Six US ships, one-and-two-masted, approach the British fleet across the Lake, with ensigns at the gaff. Legend; 'THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE'. Inscription: '1813-1963'. Reverse: On a six-sided rope-edged plaque, the bust of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) (facing) in uniform. Below: 'PERRY'. Above: An eagle displayed (right); at left, a thirteen star US flag at right, Lawrence's flag, 'DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP'. Inscribed on a scroll: 'WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND THEY ARE OURS'. Edge milled and this is No. 5022 out of 6000 struck.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2593 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Heraldic Art |
Places: | United States of America |
Events: | War of 1812: Battle of Lake Erie, 1813 |
Date made: | 1963 |
People: | Perry, Oliver Hazard; Perry, Oliver Hazard Heraldic Art |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |
Parts: | Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie, 1963 |