Rescue of Martin Koszta Restrike

Location United States
Year
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 223.53 g
Diameter 76 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Julian#26 var.
Obverse description American ship USS Saint Louis and Austrian ship SMS Hussar at anchor in the harbor of Smyrna in Turkey
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SMYRNA. AMERICAN AUSTRIAN SLOOP OF WAR BRIG OF WAR ST LOUIS. HUSSAR.
Reverse description Inscription surrounded by wreath of laurel and oak branches with eagle and stars below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO COMMANDER DUNCAN N. INGRAHAM AS A TESTIMONIAL OF THE HIGH SENSE ENTERTAINED BY CONGRESS OF HIS GALLANT AND JUDICIOUS CONDUCT ON THE 2D OF JULY 1853. JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS AUGUST 4TH 1854.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8367295680
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