Medal - History of the United States Washington Joined by French Army at Newport
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-5 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | WASHINGTON JOINED BY FRENCH ARMY AT NEWPORT Hf JULY 11, 1780 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1780 MAY 12 - Charleston, S.C. lost to British; JULY 11 - French army lands at New- port, R.I.; AUG. 16 - Cornwallis defeats Americans at Camden, S.C.; SEP. 23-Treason of Benedict Arnold discovered; OCT. 2 - Major André hanged as spy; OCT. 7 - Battle of King`s Mountain, turning point for the Americans in the South. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 9054144570 |
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