1781 (1931) Surrender of Cornwallis Sesquicentennial Medal. Baker-Unlisted. Gilt. MS-64 (NGC).31.6 mm. Obv: Scene depicting the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, inscriptions SESQUI / CENTENNIAL above, SURRENDER OF / CORNWALLIS below in exergue. Rev: Bust of Washington with name around on plaque below, behind which is a fasces and wreath. Multi-line inscription above 150TH / ANNIVERSARY / OF / AMERICAN / INDEPENDENCE / YORKTOWN, VA. / OCT. 19, 1781. Makers name WHITEHEAD / HOAG CO. along lower border.From the Martin Logies Collection.
