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Major General Alexander Macomb Military Medal
Artist/Maker
Engraver (active in U.S. 1808 - ca. 1841)
Depicted (1782 - 1841)

Major General Alexander Macomb Military Medal

1824-1885
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall: 2 9/16 in. ( 6.5 cm )
INV.2698
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing unifromed bust of Alexander macomb facing right surrounded by legend: "MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB." Reverse shows a naval battle with legend: "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3, 1814."; inscription in exergue: "BATTLE OF PLATTSBURGH/SEPT.11.1814."
Markingsinscription: obverse, below truncation at center: "FURST. F." inscription: reverse, below inscription in ex., at center: "FURST. F."
ClassificationsMEDALS