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Description: | Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812. Obverse: Starboard-quarter view of the 'Guerriere' dismasted (left), and port broadside view of the 'Constitution' firing (right). Reverse: Inscription, within a semi-wreath of laurel and an anchor, 'CONSTITUTION AND GUERRIERE 1812.' Wreath and anchor below. Legend: 'FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS.' Below: 'LOVETT'S SERIES NO. 3 PHILADA.'
caption: Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812
caption: Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Guerriere', 1812; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Constitution 1797 (USS) medals Guerriere 1806 (HMS) | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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