Johnston Blakeley Medal
Artist
Moritz Fürst
(Hungarian, 1782–after 1841)
Date1814
Mediumbronze
Dimensions6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Acquisition
Object number1975.150
Descriptionobv: Bust, R. JOHNSTON BLAKELEY REIP. FAED. AM. NAV. WASP DUX FURST.F. rev: EHEU! BIS VICTOR PATRIA TUA TE LUGET PLAUDITO. INTER WASP NAV. AMERI. ET REINDEER NAV. ANG. DIE XXVIII JUNIUS MDCCCXIV FURST.F. Naval action between the United States sloop Wasp, of 18 guns, Capt. Blakeley, and the British sloop Reindeer, of 18 guns, Capt. Manners; the Wasp, to windward, is firing her port broadside. The British vessel is striking her colors.
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