Medal
1898
Place madeUnited States
Bronzed metal
Overall (diameter): 2 1/2 in. (63.6mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.386
DescriptionBronzed metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bust-length profile; legend: "HERO OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST ATROCIOUS BRITISH DESPOTISM/ THEODORE WOLFE TONE/ 1798". Reverse shows legend over crossed swords and date: "IN LOVING/AND/ EVERLASTING/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF/ THE BRAVE, THE FAITHFUL, AND THE TRUE/ FREEDOMS BATTLE ONCE BEGUN, BEQUEATHED FROM BLEEDING/ SIRE TO SON,/ THOUGH BAFFLED OFT IS/ EVER WON./ 1798/1898".ClassificationsMEDALS
