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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Medal
Object Number
1924-05-16
Description
Round bronze medal with smooth rim and raised edge. Front side of medal has left facing bust profile of subject in center with stars on either side and ribbon at top reading "MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT" and below reading "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS/MARCH 9, 1848" Reverse side - oval scene of Mexican War in laurel and oak wreaths with large center scene. Clockwise from top, "VERA CRUZ" with Fort firing on ships; "CERRO GORDO" calvary attacking hill fort; "CONTRERAL" two lines of men firing; "MOLING DEL RAY" artillary firing on Army fort and city; "SAN ANTONIA & CHURUBUSCO" lines advancing from building; "CHAPULTEPEC" lines advancing on large building. In the center is a scene of General Scott before Mexico City.
Category
Date Made
1848
Dimensions
3 1/2" diameter
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
