Edward R. McCall Medal
Artist/Culture
Moritz Fürst
(Hungarian, 1782–after 1841)
Date1813
Mediumbronze
Dimensions6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Acquisition
Object number1975.147
Descriptionobv: Bust, R. EDWARD R. MCCALL NAVIS ENTERPRISE PRAEFECTUS SIC ITUR AD ASTRA FURST.F. rev: VIVERE SAT VINCERE INTER ENTERPRIZE NAV. AMERI. ET BOXER NAV. BRIT. DIE IV SEPT. MDCCCXIII. FURST.F. Naval engagement between the United States brig Enterprise, of 14 guns, Lieut. Cmdr. Burrows, and the British brig Boxer, fore and aft. The latter has lost her maintopmast.
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