Perry Centennial Pin

Name/Title

Perry Centennial Pin

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1567

Description

This item is a centennial pin marking Commadore Perry's Lake Erie victory during the War of 1812. The pin is silver, and it contains a relief of PErry, his ship, two American flags, two soldiers, and the caption, "Justice F.C.. Wiliam R. Day. Perry Centennial, July 4th- Oct. 5th, 1813-1913." The back reads, " At the surrender Perry telling the British officers to retain their swords."

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL