A bronze medal for having good conduct in the U.S. Navy.

U.S. Navy Good Conduct Badge

A bronze medal for having good conduct in the U.S. Navy.

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of William Bainbridge.

Bainbridge Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of William Bainbridge.

Black Partridge or Black Pheasant was a 19th century Peoria Lake Pottawatomie chieftain. He was later awarded a silver medal and had the engraving of President James Madison.

Medal Given to Black Partridge

Black Partridge or Black Pheasant was a 19th century Peoria Lake Pottawatomie chieftain. He was later…

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

Croghan's Medal (Back)

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

Croghan's Medal (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

The medal presented to John A. Dix.

The Dix Medal

The medal presented to John A. Dix.

The medal awarded to Jesse Duncan Elliot by the United States Congress.

The Elliott Medal

The medal awarded to Jesse Duncan Elliot by the United States Congress.

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War.

Fort Sumter Medal (Back)

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle…

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War.

Fort Sumter Medal (Front)

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle…

Medal given to Captain Hull by the United States Congress, 1812.

Hull's Medal

Medal given to Captain Hull by the United States Congress, 1812.

Medal awarded to Captain Lawrence by Congress.

Lawrence Medal (back)

Medal awarded to Captain Lawrence by Congress.

Medal awarded to Captain Lawrence by Congress.

Lawrence Medal (front)

Medal awarded to Captain Lawrence by Congress.

Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793), Louis-Auguste de France, ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792.

Louis XVI Memorial Medal

Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793), Louis-Auguste de France, ruled as King of France…

The gold medal presented to Lieutenant Edward R. M'Call on January 6, 1814 by the United States Congress.

The M'Call Medal

The gold medal presented to Lieutenant Edward R. M'Call on January 6, 1814 by the United States Congress.

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 – November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval officer, most notable as commander of American naval forces in Lake Champlain during the War of 1812.

Macdonough's Medal

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 – November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval…

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 – November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval officer, most notable as commander of American naval forces in Lake Champlain during the War of 1812.

Macdonough's Medal

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 – November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval…

An illustration of a man being awarded a medal in a ceremony.

Man Being Awarded Medal

An illustration of a man being awarded a medal in a ceremony.

In February 1800 <em>Constellation</em> fought a night encounter with the frigate <em>La Vengeance</em>. <em>Constellation</em> was victorious after a five-hour battle. The medal awarded in commemoration of that battle.

Medal Awarded by Congress in Commemoration of the Capture of La Vengeance by the Constellation

In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance.…

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Commodore Jacob Jones. an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France, the War of 1812 and the Barbary Wars.

Gold Medal Awarded to Jacob Jones

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Commodore Jacob Jones. an officer in the United States Navy…

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to John Paul Jones, America's first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War.

Gold Medal Awarded to John Paul Jones (Back)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to John Paul Jones, America's first well-known naval fighter in…

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to John Paul Jones, America's first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War.

Medal Awarded to John Paul Jones (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to John Paul Jones, America's first well-known naval fighter in…

The Congressional Life Saving Medal (in gold and silver) was authorized by an Act of Congress on June 20, 1874 to be bestowed to a U.S Citizen who rescues or attempts the rescue of any person from drowning, shipwreck or other peril of the water, or to the rescuer of a U.S. citizen.

Life Saving medal

The Congressional Life Saving Medal (in gold and silver) was authorized by an Act of Congress on June…

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British artillery at the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

James Miller's Medal (Back)

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British…

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British artillery at the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

James Miller's Medal (Front)

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British…

The Congressional gold medal given to Capt. Oliver Parry.

The Perry Medal

The Congressional gold medal given to Capt. Oliver Parry.

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

Medal Presented to Edward Preble

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

Medal Presented to Edward Preble (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Isaac Shelby.

Medal Presented to Isaac Shelby (Back)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Isaac Shelby.

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Isaac Shelby.

Medal Presented to Isaac Shelby (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Isaac Shelby.

Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event. The medal was first awarded in 1776 by the Second Continental Congress to then-General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.

Washington's Congressional Gold Medal, Back

Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national…

Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event. The medal was first awarded in 1776 by the Second Continental Congress to then-General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.

Washington's Congressional Gold Medal, Front

Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national…

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to General Winfield Scott.

Gold Medal Awarded to Winfield Scott (Back)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to General Winfield Scott.

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to General Winfield Scott.

Gold Medal Awarded to Winfield Scott (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to General Winfield Scott.