This is a reproduction the a medal that was given to Stephanus Decatur. The original was gold. The national Congress thanked Decatur by unanimous vote for his victory. From that time until now that Commander's name is the synonyom of honor and gallantry in the estimation of his countryman.Renown as the Conqueror of the Macedonian, during the War of 1812.
On one side of the medal is a profile of Decatur's bust, with the Legend Stephanus Decatur Navarchus, Pugnis Pluribus Victor. On the reverse is a representation of a Navel Engagement, one of the vessels representing the Macedonian much injured in spars and rigging. Over them is the Legend Occidit Signum Hostile Sidera Surgent. Ex Ergue Inter Sta. Uni. Nav. Ameri. Et Macedo. Nav. Ang. Die XXV Octobris MDCCXII.
On the bottom edge, under the waves, of the backside of medal it reads Furst F. Reproduction 1881, size is approx. 2.5".
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