Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Luce Center
Captain William Bainbridge Naval Medal
Object Number:
INV.2668
Date:
1817
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 9/16 in. ( 6.5 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "FURST.F."
inscription: reverse, in exergue, lower center: "FURST.F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing the uniformed bust of William Bainbridge facing right, with a star below, surrounded by legend: "GULIELMUS BAINBRIDGE PATRIA VICTISQUE LAUDATUS." Reverse shows naval battle scene with legend: "PUGNANDO" at center top and an inscription in exergue: "INTER CONST. NAV. AMERI./ET JAV. NAV. ANGL./DIE XXIX DECEM./MDCCCXII."
Gallery Label:
This medal was awarded by Congress to Captain William Bainbridge, a hero of the War of 1812, for his victory over the British warship Java on December 29, 1812.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
