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Medal - America's First Medals General Anthony Wayne

Location United States
Year 1976
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Weight 20.7 g
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Obverse description The obverse depicts a standing Native American figure presenting a wreath and crown to General Anthony Wayne, who stands in military uniform at right holding his hat. The scene is rendered in high relief with the engraver's signature GATTAUX visible in the field. The legend arcs around the upper rim, with COMITIA AMERICANA inscribed along the lower portion of the field.
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Reverse description The reverse depicts a panoramic battle scene showing the storming of Stony Point, with smoke-filled skies, a fortified promontory, troops, artillery, and vessels on the Hudson River rendered in detailed relief. The main legend arcs around the upper field, with the date inscription placed in the exergue below the scene.
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