Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Winfield Scott Commemoration

Engraver:
C. C. Wright
Year:
1848
Country:
United States
Diameter:
89 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Winfield Scott facing left. To the left and right of the bust are stars.
MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT
RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS MARCH 9, 1848.
C. C. WRIGHT F.
S. ELLIS DEL.
Reverse:
Depiction of seven different battle scenes from the Mexican-American war. Six of the battle scenes are encircled in wreaths around the central scene.
CITY OF MEXICO
VERA CRUZ.
CERRO CORDO.
CONTRERAS.
SAN ANTONIO & CHURUBUSCO.
MOLINO DEL REY.
CHAPULTEPEC.
G. C. HUMPHRIES DEL.
C. C. WRIGHT FT.
References:
Julian MI-26
The Medallic History of the United States of America, 1776-1876, Volume 1 #62

This massive medal was made to commemorate General Winfield Scott's contributions in the Mexican-American War. This medal is considered by some to be C. C. Wright's masterpiece and one of the most impressive US Military medals.

The obverse was designed by Salathiel Ellis. The reverse was designed by G. C. Humphries. The Latin inscription 'DEL.' means 'delineavit'.