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Sell Your 1812 Silver Captain Isaac Hull Medal Presented by Congress
Commodore Alexander Scammel Wadsworth (1790–April 5, 1851) was an officer of the United States Navy. His more than 40 years of active duty included service in the War of 1812.
Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 – February 13, 1843) was a Commodore in the United States Navy. He commanded several famous U.S. naval warships including USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) and saw service in the undeclared naval Quasi War with the revolutionary French Republic (France) 1796–1800; the Barbary Wars (1801–1805, 1815), with the Barbary states in North Africa; and the War of 1812 (1812–1815), for the second time with Great Britain.[1] In the latter part of his career he was Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard in the national capital of Washington, D.C., and later the Commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron. For the infant U.S. Navy, the battle of USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812, at the beginning of the war, was the most important single ship action of the War of 1812 and one that made Isaac Hull a national hero.
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1812 Silver Captain Isaac Hull Medal Presented by Congress. Sold for nearly $5,000.
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Presidential Medal of Freedom With Distinction Awarded to Robert McNamara — Secretary of Defense for Both Presidents Kennedy & Johnson
Incredibly scarce Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction awarded to 1960’s Defense Secretary Robert McNamara. This is the highest civilian honor awarded in the United States. Its recipients are chosen by the President, and Lyndon B. Johnson bestowed this award on McNamara in 1968. His position as Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War and Cuban Missile Crisis made him one of the most high-profile, influential and controversial public figures of the 20th century. McNamara later became president of the World Bank and advocated a cautious approach to nuclear arms. As a special grade of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded “with Distinction”, this is a larger medal than its counterpart, measuring 3.25″ in diameter. Medal with enamel design features a white five-point star surrounded by five eagles with wings spread and a blue center dotted with stars. Accompanied by a sash meant to be worn across the right shoulder. Blue grosgrain sash with white edges comes with a rosette bearing an enamel piece with star motif. Protocol exists for wear of the medal and lot includes a miniature of the medal on its own ribbon, a ribbon bar adorned with a gold eagle and a lapel badge for display on civilian clothing. Medal set is housed in a wooden case lined with satin and velvet. The lid features a brass medallion inlay of the seal of the United States. Included in the lot is the “Lyndon B. Johnson” signed document that accompanies the award, datelined the White House, 28 February 1968. Also included is a photo of McNamara accepting the award and a 5-page copy of Executive Order 11085, the law providing for the Medal’s issuance. Presidential Medals of Freedom are exceptionally rare with very few coming to auction. Sold for $40,625.
James Forrestal Memorial Medal. A copper medallion, 3” diameter, bearing the profile of Forrestal on the front by sculptor Elisabeth Gordon — the reverse of the medallion reads ”Forrestal Memorial Medal / NSIA / Awarded to / Robert S. McNamara / For Distinguished / Service to / National / Security.” The year ”1963” is also engraved on the meal. Housed in a 5.5” x 5.25” black leather case with easel back, lined in red velvet and satin; case rubbed. James S. Forrestal was the first U.S. Secretary of Defense (1947-1949). According to correspondent Jack Raymond in the March 18, 1963, edition of ”The New York Times,” the NSIA — ”National Security Intelligence Agency was a super-secret cryptographic organization until the defection of two of its members a few years ago brought it into the public spotlight.” From the Estate of Robert S. McNamara, JFK and LBJ’s Secretary of Defense from 1961-1968. Sold for $2,496.
War of 1812 Peace Treaty Broadside Issued by the “New-York Evening Post” — Signed in Print by President James Madison
Broadside headed “New-York Evening Post Extra” published 19 February 1815 at “6 O’clock, P.M.” announcing the Ratified Treaty of Peace, ending the War of 1812. The entire treaty, included in a presidential proclamation signed in type by James Madison as President and James Monroe as Acting Secretary of State, is printed on this broadside. Single page measures 9″ x 20.5″. Uneven edges, light creasing and folds. Foxing mostly in the upper left portion exposed to light when it was folded. Very good condition. Sold for $1,800.
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