The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 16, 2024
Medal Commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) and the Battle of Lake Erie
1813
Location: not on view
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The United States naval forces, led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), won a decisive battle over the British.Description
This medal commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie on 10 September 1813 is one of a series of 27 medals commemorating American successes during the War of 1812, struck by special resolution of Congress. These medals were awarded to naval commanders in gold and to their officers in silver. The bronze examples are restrikes.- Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Cleveland
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1868