1973 US Mint America's First Medals Commemorating Battles of the American Revolution ~ Pewter ~ Set of 2 ~ In cases no Box

The U.S. Mint has issued various medals; the two in this set are:

The "Washington Before Boston" Medal: Issued in 1776, this medal was designed by Pierre Simon Duvivier and features an image of George Washington on horseback in front of the city of Boston. It was given to members of the Continental Army who had served in the Siege of Boston.

The "General Horatio Gates" Medal: was aimed to commemorate General Gates' crucial role in the American Revolutionary War, particularly his victory at the Battle of Saratoga, which is considered a turning point in the war.

The General Horatio Gates Congressional Medal is highly valued by collectors and history enthusiasts for its historical significance and artistic design.