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Major General William H. Harrison

Moritz Fürst

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored medal with raised images and text. Circular shape. Image of a woman standing with a shield and a spear. The woman wears a short dress. The woman stands to the left of a flag. The flag has a pole with a spear on top. The flag displays several lines of text. The lines of text on the flag read: "FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN BATTLE OF THE THAMES". The bottom of the medal displays several lines of text. The lines of text on the bottom read: "BATTLE OF THE THAMES OCTOBER 5. 1813". The top of the medal displays several lines of text. The lines of text on the top read: "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS APRIL 2. 1842". The background of the image is gray. The medal has a slight sheen. The medal has a raised edge.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 550 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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