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Captain James Lawrence - U.S.S. Hornet vs. H.M.S. Peacock Restrike
| Location | United States (US territories United States) |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Detailed naval battle scene depicting two sailing warships in heavy seas amid billowing cannon smoke; the stricken vessel at right, representing H.M.S. Peacock, is shown sinking with masts collapsed, while the victorious U.S.S. Hornet sails at left. The engraver's signature FURST F. appears below the scene, with a four-line Latin inscription in the lower exergue recording the engagement. |
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| Reverse lettering | MANSUETUD MAJ QUAM VICTORIA INTER HORNET NAV AMERI ET PEACOCK NAV ANG DIE XXIV FEB MDCCCXIII FURST F. |
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