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Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 1965. Obverse: The American eagle with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' behind, surmounts the crossed flags of Britain and the United States, below which, on a plaque is 'GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON.' Legend: 'SESQUICENTENIAL OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, JANUARY 8, 1965.' Reverse: On a circular boss, within a wreath of palm and laurel, 150 years of peace 1815-1965, above, the crown and supporters of England. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2554 Artist: Angela Gregory Date: 1965 Medium: bronze Size: 64 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.