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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 (diameter): 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
INV.2673
DescriptionBronze struck medal, obverse showing uniformed bust of Alexander Macomb facing right with legend: "MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB." Reverse shows a naval battle scene with legend: "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3. 1814"; inscription below exergual line: "BATTLE OF PLATTSBURGH/SEPT.11. 1814."
Markingsinscription: below truncation, at center: "FURST. F." inscription: below exergual inscription, at center: "FURST. F."
ClassificationsMEDALS