Washington Medal Back

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“Silver medal awarded to Washington. The following are the device and inscriptions on the back: Quod Parva Militum Manu Strenue Prospectus Hostes. Virtutis Ingenitæ Specionen Dedid In Pregna Ad Cowpens, 17th January, 1781- ‘Because, having vigorously pursued the foe with a small band of soldiers, he gave a brilliant specimen of innate valor in the battle at the Cowpens, seventeenth January, 1781.’ This inscription is within a laurel wreath."—Lossing, 1851

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American Revolution, kamericanrevolutionmedal, military medals, medal to Washington, Washington's medal

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Military Insignia, Washington's Birthday

Source

Benson J. Lossing, The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851)II:641

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