Brig. General Eleazer W. Ripley Medal

Artist/Culture Moritz Fürst (Hungarian, 1782–after 1841)

Date1814

Mediumbronze

Dimensions6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMuseum Acquisition

Terms

Object number1975.142

Descriptionobv: Bust, R. BRIG. GENERAL ELEAZER W. RIPLEY FURST.F.

rev: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMB. 3. 1814. FURST.F. EXERGUE: BATTLES OF CHIPPEWA JULY 5. 1814. NIAGARA. JULY 25. 1814. ERIE. AUG. 15 SEP.17.1814. A winged victory, standing, holding in her right hand a trumpet and a crown of laurel, and with her left is hanging upon a palm tree a shield on which are the words: Chippewa, Niagara, Erie.
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