Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414c
Medium:
Glass
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Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal
Object Number:
INV.13682
Date:
1817-1870
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 5/16 in. ( 5.9 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Oliver Perry facing right with legend: "OLIVERUS HAZARD PERRY. PRO PATRIA VICIT/PRESENTED/BY THE GOVERNMENT/OF PENNSYLVANIA." Reverse shows legend: "WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY; AND THEY ARE OURS/PERRY [at center below]" above blank space surrounded by laurel wreath and the word "TO" inside; inscription below: "IN TESTIMONY OF HIS/PATRIOTISM AND BRAVERY/IN THE NAVAL ACTION ON/LAKE ERIE/SEPTEMVER 10. 1813."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
