(John Paul Jones)
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 23, 10:36 PM GMT
Estimate
600 - 900 USD
Lot Details
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(John Paul Jones)
The Engagement of John Paul Jones with the British ship Serapis off Flamborough Head, 23 September 1779
Silver, marked "argent" on side (diameter 2 1/4 in.; 57 mm), in velvet-lined morocco case.
Naval medal with bust of John Paul Jones in naval uniform, signed DUPRÉ. F. on truncation in relief on obverse, with the naval action in progress showing the crew of U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard boarding H.M.S. Serapis behind on the reverse.
Commemorating the capture of the British frigate HMS Serapis by the USS Bonhomme Richard off Flamborough Head on 23 September 1779. The only naval medal that was ever authorized by the US Continental Congress.
