REVOLUTIONARY WAR Congressional COMITIA AMERICANA Battle of Cowpens AWARD MEDAL

Description: FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION REVOLUTIONARY WAR Congressional COMITIA AMERICANA Battle of Cowpens >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 Lieutenant Colonel “John Eager Howard” for his actions at the “Battle of Cowpens” on January 17, 1781. Howard commanded the light infantry at Cowpens and by his gallant bayonet charge at just the right moment, turned the enemy and made them flee. He then led the pursuit that gave them no time to rally. His medal was delayed in production and the one he got was finished in 1789. It now resides in the Smithsonian. The mint in Philadelphia reproduced new dies in 1881. During the Bicentennial celebrations the United States Mint restruck these medals in Pewter using the original dies. The original was voted by the Continental Congress and was produced and struck in France. It was designed and signed by Pierre Simon Benjamin Duvivier (1728-1819). Weight: 21.19 Grams, 38 Millimeters, Pewter. "A Guide Book to United States Medals and Tokens" by Katherine Jaeger. (General Reference). Obverse: JOH EGAR HOWARD LEGIONIS PEDITUM PRÆFECTO • John Eager Howard Commander of Infantry. •/• COMITIA AMERICANA. • The American Congress. • reproduction 1881 (see above) • The winged Goddess Victory holding palm branch and awarding wreath of victory, flying above Howard chasing a British soldier with a flag who has dropped his hat and sword. 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: QUOD • IN NUTANTEM HOSTIUM ACIEM • SUBITO IRRUENS • PRÆCLARUM BELLICÆ VIRTUTIS • SPECIMEN DEDIT • IN PUGNA AD COWPENS • XVII JAN MDCCLXXXI • Because, suddenly rushing into the wavering line of the enemy, he gave a splendid example of martial valor in the battle at Cowpens on January 17, 1781. • Wreath. 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. 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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