War Of 1812: Medallion/ Maquette Captain James Lawrence. USN (3x) RARE

Description: War Of 1812: Commemorative Medallion Captain James Lawrence. USN Hero. 1813 Captain James Lawrence " Capture of the Peacock" Medal Maquette Carving. Seems to have a crack repair made some time ago. Material Unknown Dimensions: 65mm. Weight: 24.2 Grams Reverse: MANSUETUD MAJ QUAM VICTORIA "Clemency Greater than Victory" Scene of naval engagement between the Vessel Hornet and English Warship Peacock. Search BETA Back to Search Results slide 1 of 2 An image showing 'Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Peacock', 1813; obverse' slide 1 to 2 of 2 Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Peacock', 1813 Medal commemorating the capture of HMS 'Peacock', 1813. Obverse: Bust of the captain in uniform (right). Legend: 'JAC. LAWRENCE DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI'. (James Lawrence. It is a good and glorious thing to die for one's country.) Reverse: View of the action, starboard-bow view of the 'Hornet' (left) standing by, the 'Peacock' partially dismasted sinking (right), a boat manned plying between them. Legend: 'MANSUETUD MAJ QUAM VICTORIA.' (Clemency is greater than victory.) Exergue: 'INTER HORNET NAV AMERI ET PEACOCK NAV ANG DIE XXIV FEB MDCCCXIII.' (Between the American ship 'Hornet' and the English ship 'Peacock', 24 February 1813). Signed 'FURST. F.' below truncation of bust on obverse and to the left on the exergual line on the reverse. One of a series of 27 medals commemorating American successes during the War of 1812, struck by special resolution of Congress. They were awarded to naval commanders in gold and to their officers in silver. The bronze examples are restrikes. This being a maquette or prototype all the more compelling to any numismatic or marine collector Included with this maquette are: *A 1931 Press Photo Artist's sketch of Captain James Lawrence's troop during war. This is an original press photo. "Don't give up the ship!" was the cry of Captain James Lawrence, commander of the Chesapeake, as he was carried below mortally wounded.Photo measures 8.75 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 10-1-1931 *A postcard of the New York City~Monument to Captain James Lawrence USN B&W~Vintage Postcard Measures PHOTOS TO BE ADDED SHORTLY. Thank you for your time and interest. Do consider exploring our other artifacts for something that may appeal to either your collection or aesthetic.

Price: 600 CAD

Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia

End Time: 2024-02-26T22:44:55.000Z

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