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Medal - History of the American Revolution British Troops Evacuate Boston

Location United States
Year 1970
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description High-relief scene depicting a mounted officer in tricorn hat gesturing toward Boston Harbor, where a fleet of tall ships is visible in the background. Cannon are shown in the lower right foreground, evoking the American artillery placement at Dorchester Heights. The legend and date appear in the lower field.
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Obverse lettering ES BRITISH TROOPS EVACUATE BOSTON 1776
Reverse description The upper field features a relief depiction of a military drum resting on crossed muskets and a laurel branch. Below, a multi-line descriptive inscription fills the field, with the date 'MARCH 17, 1776' prominently rendered at the top of the text block.
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