Medal of Captain Stephen Decatur

Moritz Fürst Hungarian

1800–1830

Not on view

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Overview

Title: Medal of Captain Stephen Decatur
Maker: Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807–ca. 1840)
Date: 1800–1830
Geography: Made in United States
Culture: American
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.392
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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