Capt. Bainbridge Medal

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

Date1812

Mediumbronze

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

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMuseum Acquisition

Terms

Object number1975.151

Descriptionobv: Bust, R. GULIELMUS BAINBRIDGE PATRIA VICTISQUE LAUDATUS. FURST.F.

rev: PUGNANDO. EXERGUE: INTER CONST. NAV. AMERI. ET JAV. NAV. ANGL. DIE XXIX DECEM. MDCCCXII FURST.F. The naval action is over. The British frigate Java, of 49 guns, Capt. Lambert, is completely demasted. The United States frigate Constitution, of 44 guns. Capt. Bainbridge, is but slightly damaged in her rigging.
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