首页 › Memoirs of the Generals, Commodores and other Commanders, who distinguished themselves in the American army and navy during the wars of the Revolution and 1812, and who were presented with medals by Congress for their gallant services › 第 37 题 DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDAL PRESENTED TO GENERAL BROWN. (_See_ Plate VI.)
DEVICE.--A bust of General Brown.
LEGEND.--Major-General Jacob Brown.
REVERSE.--The Roman fasces, as indicative of the union and strength
of the states; the top encircled with a laurel wreath, from which
are suspended three tablets, bearing the inscriptions Erie, Niagara,
Chippewa; and encircled by three stands of British colors, its wings
outspread.
LEGEND.--Resolution of Congress, Nov. 3, 1814.
EXERGUE.--Battles of Chippewa, July 5th, 1814; Niagara, July 25th,
1814; Erie, Sept. 17, 1814.
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