Commemoration of the surrender at Yorktown

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Commemoration of the surrender at Yorktown

Entry/Object ID

538

Description

Round medal made of base metal. Shows relief profile of "WASHINGTON, LAFAYETTE, DEGRASSE". Reverse shows the Yorktown monument and the dates 1781 and 1881. Around outside edge of reverse "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN OCT. 19", 1781. Has red string attached.

Acquisition

Accession

48

Source or Donor

Jefferson County Historical Society

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Metal