Name/Title
Commemorative MedalEntry/Object ID
1913.2Description
Large commemorative medal molded on the front with a right-facing bust of Thomas Macdonough and a naval battle on the reverse. Macdonough is shown wearing a high-collared military coat with large epaulets. The inscription, "THO. MACDONOUGH. STAGNO CHAMPLAIN CLAS. REG. BRIT. SERAVIT" rings the edge. The reverse has a battle scene with several masted ships and small rowboats. A tow is at the right. The inscription, "UNO LATERE PERCUSSO. ALTERUM / IMPAVIDE VERTIT" rings the edge. the inscription "INTER CLASS. AMERI. ET BRIT DIE XI SEPT. MDCCCXIIII" is beneath the image.Context
Produced to commemorate Captain Thomas Macdonough and the Battle of Lake Champlain, 1814Acquisition
Accession
1913.2Source or Donor
Thayer, Charles P.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Moritz FurstDate made
1818Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallDepth
1/4 inDiameter
2-9/16 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Macdonough, Thomas, Jr. (1783-1825)Related Places
Place
Lake
Lake ChamplainCity
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America