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.
Subject: Portrait Medals
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Commemorative medal honoring Major General Jacob Brown for his victories at Chippewa, Niagara, and Erie in 1814. The obverse depicts Brown in profile, while the reverse features flags, arms, and an American eagle. Created by Moritz Furst, the first Jewish medalist practicing in the USA. This medal was created in 1815. The medal's design recounts Brown's 1814 victories.