Artist/Maker
United States Mint
Engraver
Moritz Furst
active in U.S. 1808 - ca. 1841
Awarded to/Depicted
Oliver Hazard Perry
1785 - 1819
Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal
1817-1870
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
INV.13682
ClassificationsMEDALS
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Oliver Perry facing right with legend: "OLIVERUS HAZARD PERRY. PRO PATRIA VICIT/PRESENTED/BY THE GOVERNMENT/OF PENNSYLVANIA." Reverse shows legend: "WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY; AND THEY ARE OURS/PERRY [at center below]" above blank space surrounded by laurel wreath and the word "TO" inside; inscription below: "IN TESTIMONY OF HIS/PATRIOTISM AND BRAVERY/IN THE NAVAL ACTION ON/LAKE ERIE/SEPTEMVER 10. 1813."
