Depicted
Thomas Macdonough
(1783 - 1825)
Depicted
Alexander Macomb
(1782 - 1841)
Medal
1914
Place madeUnited States
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 2 3/4 in. (69.8mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.381
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing right-facing accolated bust-length profiles; legend: "COMMODORE MACDONOUGH AND GENERAL MACOMB SEPT. 11, 1814." Obverse shows battle scene at sea in background with New York State Seal in foregound; legend: "CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF PLATTSBURGH/ 1814 1914"ClassificationsMEDALS
