Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812 - National Maritime Museum

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Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812

MEC2519

Coins and medals

Object connections:

Collection	Coins and medals, Commemorative medals
User collections	Curator's pick: naval battles post-Trafalgar by JDavey
Gallery location	Not on display
People	Maker: Robert Lovett junior
Events	Guerriere, capture of HMS, 1812
Vessels	Constitution 1797 (USS), Guerriere 1806 (HMS)

Object details:

Object ID	MEC2519
Description	Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812. Obverse: Starboard-quarter view of the 'Guerriere' dismasted (left), and port broadside view of the 'Constitution' firing (right). Reverse: Inscription, within a semi-wreath of laurel and an anchor, 'CONSTITUTION AND GUERRIERE 1812.' Wreath and anchor below. Legend: 'FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS.' Below: 'LOVETT'S SERIES NO. 3 PHILADA.'
Date made	circa 1860

Place made	United States of America
Credit	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Materials	silver
Measurements	Overall: 31 mm
Help us	Do you know more about this? Share your knowledge These Users helped to update this record: Donald Ramsey