Commemorative Medal of Captain Isaac Hull's Victory

Commemorative medal honoring Captain Isaac Hull, captain of the U.S.S. Constitution, for his victory over H.M.S. Guerriere in the War of 1812. The obverse features a bust of Hull, while the reverse depicts the battle. Created by Moritz Furst in 1820. The medal is described as having Hull's bust on the obverse and a rendering of the battle on the reverse. Additional information from the donor describes Moritz Furst's life and career as a Jewish Hungarian engraver, medalist, and portraitist, including his work for the U.S. Mint and his creation of numerous patriotic commemorative medals and portraits. The description also highlights Furst's work on decorative embellishments for silverware.

Associated People/Businesses

• FURST, MORITZ (also Furtz)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• United States--History--War of 1812
• Medals
• Engraving
• United States--History

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2