George Washington 'Eccleston' Medal 1805.
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George Washington 'Eccleston' Medal 1805.
Front: armoured bust of George Washington right in high relief, legend below INSCRIBED TO HIS MEMORY BY D ECCLESTON LANCASTER MDCCCV.
Reverse: American Indian stands with bow and arrow, THE LAND WAS OURS around, further legend around HE LAID THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY. INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VENERATE THE MEMORY OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED THEIR COUNTRYS FREEDOM.
Measures - 76 cms in diameter.
Condition - bumps all round edge, faces are nice and clear with plenty of detail.
A good example of a very rare medal.
