Medal Commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) and the Battle of Lake Erie (reverse)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
diam. 6.4 cm
Classification
Metalwork
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.1868.b
Tags
male
About this artwork
This medal commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie on 10 September 1813 is one of a series of 27 medals commemorating American successes during the War of 1812, struck by special resolution of Congress. These medals were awarded to naval commanders in gold and to their officers in silver. The bronze examples are restrikes.