1779 REVOLUTIONARY WAR Congressional "COMITIA AMERICANA" Stony Point AWARD MEDAL

Description: FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION 1779 REVOLUTIONARY WAR Congressional "COMITIA AMERICANA" Stony Point AWARD MEDAL Description This is a beautiful, high relief, “Comitia Americana” or “American Congress” Medal that was awarded by the “Continental Congress” in it’s July 26, 1779 session to Brigadier General “Anthony Wayne” for his actions at the victory at “Stony Point” on July 15, 1779. In 1779 the British had taken the fort at Stony Point on the Hudson River and Washington asked Anthony Wayne with a force of 1,350 men to take it back. General Wayne had the men storm it with bayonets fixed on unloaded muskets to maintain surprise. By dawn on the 16th, it was taken. 15 Americans died with 80 wounded. The British had 63 killed, 70 wounded and 543 captured. During the Bicentennial celebrations the United States Mint restruck these medals in Pewter using the original dies. This is one of them. The original, in gold, was voted by the Continental Congress and was produced and struck in France. It was designed and signed by French engraver Nicholas Gatteaux. Weight: 21.25 Grams, 38 Millimeters, Pewter. "A Guide Book to United States Medals and Tokens" by Katherine Jaeger. (General Reference). Obverse: ANTONIO WAYNE DUCI EXERCITUS • COMITIA AMERICANA. • The American Congress to the Commander of the Army. • “America” wearing headdress and quiver with “American” Shield and Alligator, offering a mural crown with left and wreath of victory in right hand to General Wayne who bows before her. • small: GATTEAUX on groundline for the engraver. Reverse: STONY-POINT EXPUGNATUM • Stony-Point carried by storm. • XV. JUL. MDCCLXXIX • July 15, 1779 • Battle scene. The Medal: A pleasing example, it has been well cared for over the years. If you like US history, this piece carries a bunch. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself. Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the size and weight of this piece, a padded envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be at postage cost, as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, (shipping tab above) nothing extra added. Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed. If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem, PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will CANCEL THE SALE on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping to the USA will be FREE! Shipping OUT OF THE USA will be at POSTAGE COST as determined by the eBay calculator for your location (see the shipping tab above) - NOTHING Extra Added! All items will be insured, at no extra cost. International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries. International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT! About Us We are long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying. I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value. I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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