1854 U.S. Congressional Medal for Commander Duncan Ingraham

Item Details

An 1854 U.S. Congressional Medal for Commander Duncan Ingraham. The round, bronze medal is marked ‘Presented by the President of the United States to Commander Duncan N. Ingraham as a testimonial of the high sense entertained by Congress of his gallant and judicious conduct on the 2d of July 1853 – Joint Resolution of Congress August 4th 1854’. Commander Ingraham was commended for his actions at Smyrna, where he was instrumental in rescuing from captivity a Hungarian who wished to become an American citizen. The medal was designed by S. Eastman; obverse was sculpted by Peter Cross; reverse sculpted by James Longacre.

Condition

Antique, used condition
- light wear, oxidation

Dimensions

Item #

16DEN076-139