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Medal Commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) and the Battle of Lake Erie (reverse)

Moritz Fürst

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze-colored medal with a raised edge. The medal shows a naval battle scene with multiple ships. The ships are depicted with smoke billowing from them. The top of the medal has raised text that reads "VIRTUS INVENTI VIRTUS AUT FACTI". The bottom of the medal shows raised text that reads "INTER CLASS. AMERI. ET BRIT. DIE X. SEP. MDCCCCXIII". The bottom center of the medal shows a signature.

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900 × 836 px
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