American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1781 William Washington Battle of Cowpens

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Betts-594 Bronze. This medal was struck to commenorate the Battle of Cowpens which was fought in 1781, during the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War and was an overwhelming victory by American Revolutionary forces. It is considered the major turning point in the reconquest of South Carolina from the British,by most, and was one of the great American tactical masterpiece of the war. The obverse features Col. William Washing mounted, as he leads a charge of cavalry at the battle. The obvers is translated The American Conress to William Washington, Commander of a Regiment of Calvary. The obverse is translated Because with a small band of soldiers he energetically pursued the enemy, and gave a distinguished exaple of native valor in the battle at Cowpens. Other battles that Washington participated in are the Battle of Harlem Heights, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Hobkirk Hill, Battle of Eutaw Springs. This medal is a restrike from 1845-1860 paris mint. Dies by Duviv - Ex: Virgil Brand