JOHN PAUL JONES BRONZE MEDAL Capture of Serapis Award 22 years US Naval Reserve

Description

This is a vintage commemorative BRONZE MEDAL of JOHN PAUL JONES (1747-1792), an AMERICAN NAVY HERO in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR This BRONZE MEDAL is in overall excellent, used condition, with a nice rich patina. There are two very very tiny surface imperfections seen in the ear and over the epaulet. The medal is approximately 2 3/16" (56 mm) in diameter, and weighs approximately 98.4 grams. The medal is signed by the artist Dupre.F. under the left shoulder (front view) and along the bottom (rear view). The edge of the medal is inscribed W. MICHAEL BODDEN CDR (SC) USNR 8 MAY 53- 31 AUG 75, as a PRESENTATION AWARD FOR 22 YEARS SERVICE as a COMMANDER in the UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE. This BRONZE MEDAL is from the COMITIA AMERICANA series of medals made to commemorate significant victories during the REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Please Google "John Paul Jones medal The Capture of the Serapis" for more detailed information. It was during this SEA BATTLE when JOHN PAUL JONES uttered his immortal words "I have not yet begun to fight". Buyer pays all shipping and handling costs via USPS PRIORITY MAIL with insurance and signature confirmation. BUYER PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A FINAL SALE, NO RETURNS. Sorry, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.