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Governor Isaac Shelby Military Medal
Artist/Maker
Engraver (active in U.S. 1808 - ca. 1841)
Depicted

Governor Isaac Shelby Military Medal

1824
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
INV.2662
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Isaac Shelby facing right with legned: "GOVERNOR ISAAC SHELBY." Reverse shows a battle scene with legend: "BATTLE OF THE THAMES. OCTO. 5. 1818." and inscription below exergual line: "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS/APRIL 4. 1818."
Markingsinscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "FURST. F." inscription: reverse, below inscription in ex.: "FURST. F."
ClassificationsMEDALS