Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Captain John Paul Jones Naval Medal
Title
Captain John Paul Jones Naval Medal
Date
After 1863
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of John Paul Jones facing right with legend "JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO/COMITIA AMERICANA." Reverse with naval battle scene and legend "HOSTIVM NAVIBVS CAPTIS AVT FVGATIS"; inscription below exergual line: "AD ORAM SCOTIAE XXIII. SEPT. M.DCCLXXVIII."
Object Number
INV.11367
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
