1781 REVOLUTIONARY WAR Congressional COMITIA AMERICANA Daniel Morgan AWARD MEDAL

Description: FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION 1781 REVOLUTIONARY WAR Congressional COMITIA AMERICANA Daniel Morgan AWARD MEDAL Description This is a beautiful, high relief, “Comitia Americana” or American Congress Medal that was awarded by the “Continental Congress” on March 9, 1781 to Brigadier General “Daniel Morgan” for his actions at the “Battle of Cowpens” on January 17, 1781. Morgan commanded at Cowpens and by his strategy of retreat and then spin and attack, turned the enemy and made them flee. The pursuit gave them no time to rally and the stinging British defeat was a turning point in the war. They lost 100 dead 200 wounded and 600 taken prisoner. The American losses were 12 killed and 60 wounded. During the Bicentennial celebrations the United States Mint restruck these medals in Pewter using the original dies. This is one of them. The original was voted by the Continental Congress and was produced and struck in France. It was designed and signed by Augustin Dupré. Weight: 21.03 Grams, 38 Millimeters, Pewter. "A Guide Book to United States Medals and Tokens" by Katherine Jaeger. (General Reference). Obverse: DANIELI MORGAN DUCI EXERCITUS • To Daniel Morgan, Commander of the Army. •/• COMITIA AMERICANA. • The American Congress. • Dupré D. (for the designer). • America as an Indian Princess standing before a trophy of arms, awarding a wreath of victory to Morgan who bows to her. The “Battle of Cowpens” was fought during the revolution on January 17, 1781 near the town of Cowpens, South Carolina. It was between forces under U.S. General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas. The battle was a turning point in the American reconquest of South Carolina from the British. Reverse: VICTORIA LIBERTATIS VINDEX. • Victory, guardian of liberty. • In exergue: PVCATIS CAPTIS AVT CAESIS • AD COWPENS HOSTIBVS • XVII. JAN. MDCCLXXXI • Avenger of the conquered or captured at the Cowpens from the enemy on January 17, 1781. • DUPRE INVET P • Dupré designed it. • Morgan leading and the British fleeing. 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! 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 for all Items will be FREE! 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. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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