DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDAL.

OCCASION.--Capture of the brig Penguin.

DEVICE.--Bust of Captain Biddle.

LEGEND.--The Congress of the U. S. to Capt. James Biddle for his

gallantry, good conduct and services.

REVERSE.--Two vessels engaged: the Peak of Tristan d’Acunha in sight.

LEGEND.--Capture of the British brig Penguin by the U. S. ship Hornet.

EXERGUE.--Off Tristan d’Acunha, March 23d, 1815.

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