The U.S. sea services War of 1812 Bicentennial Medal / Challenge Coin is being sponsored by the Naval Historical Foundation and produced by Northwest Territorial Mint (NWTM) in Washington state. The medal design is based on the U.S. Navy’s official logo for the 2012-2015 bicentennial commemoration (see www.ourflagwasstillthere.org). This 1 ¾ inch diameter, “Made in the U.S.A.” bronze medal, is on sale for $15.00 (plus shipping and handling) at the National Navy Museum’s store in Washington, DC, and online at museumstore.navyhistory.org. Proceeds from the sale of these pins and medals go to support the mission of the Naval Historical Foundation – preservation, education and commemoration of naval history – and to support the Navy’s history programs.
Purchase the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Medal!
Organizations taking part in War of 1812 bicentennial commemoration events, who are interested in arranging for custom-designed medals using the obverse or front-side design of this medal, are encouraged to contact NWTM sales representative Andrew Fairchok at andrew.fairchok@nwtmint.com for details.
War of 1812 Commemorative Pin Also Available
Also available is the 1 inch diameter lapel pin, shown below. This pin can be purchased in person at the Navy Museum Store for $7.50. The lapel pin can also be purchased online. Please contact store Manager Frank Arre with questions at farre@navyhistory.org.
As a member of the General Society of the War I am very excited with the bicentennial since my great grandfather(3x) was in the War of 1812 and another family member. What I found very exciting is that another descendant of mine was in the War of 1812 which would be Midshipman Peleg Kaighn Dunham who was on the Lawrence with Commodore Perry on Sept 10, 1813 at the Battle of Lake Erie!!
Sincerely,
Mike E. Dunham
That is fantastic that you’ve traced back to his service during the battle! Did you know that there are plans to re-enact the battle in 2013, with each participant being honored? Check out this link:
Bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie
I left out the part of General Society of the War of 1812. Thank you for the response and I will check out the link. Peleg Dunham would be my 4th cousin 5x removed through Joseph Dunham our common grandfather. My great grandfather(3x) Capt. Othniel Dunham was at the Battle of Plattsburgh(not directly involved since the battle had just ended) where he lived in VT.
My fifth great grand father Thomas Clayton Cumberland also was with Perry on the Nigeria and was one of the few who row across during . the battle in a longboat to the Lawrence
Don, that is truly amazing that you’ve been able to track your family history back that far, thank you for sharing!
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I have a silver medal by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Landsman volunteer militia men from Pennsylvania who served in the 1812 Battle of Lake Erie. Seen here http://i.imgur.com/RN1Xuvj.jpg Do you have any idea of a value? You can respond to my email.
Thanks Patrick, we have sent you an email.