Henley Medal
Artist/Culture
Moritz Fürst
(Hungarian, 1782–after 1841)
Date1814
Mediumbronze
Dimensions6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Acquisition
Object number1975.153
Descriptionobv: Bust, R. ROB. HENLEY EAGLE PRAEFECT. PALMA VIRTU. PER AETERNIT. FLOREBIT. FURST.F. rev: UNO LATERE PERCUSSO. ALTERUM IMPAVIDE VERTIT. EXERGUE: INTER CLASS. AMERI. ET BRIT. DIE XI SEPT. MDCCCXIIII FURST.F. Naval action on Lake Champlain, between the United States fleet, carrying 86 guns, under Capt. MacDonough, and the British fleet, with 95 guns commanded by Commodore Downie. To the right the city of Plattsburgh in flames.
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