Commodore Stephen Decatur

Commodore Stephen Decatur Political Button Museum
Category
Political
Additional Images
Commodore Stephen Decatur button back Political Button Museum
Sub Categories
Pre-Buttons
Illustrations
Text on Button COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR
Image Description

A brass rimmed button with an illustration of Stephen Decatur in the center and black text at the top of the button. The illustration and text lies on a white background. 
Back Paper / Back Info

WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J.
Back Style
Medallion
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/8 inch
The Manufacturer
Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Additional Information

Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) was an American naval officer known for his many victories at sea. Throughout his career he commanded seven different battleships and fought in the Quasi-War (1798-1800) against France, and in the First Barbary War against the Barbary States. The latter is considered the United States' first military foray into the Middle East/North Africa region. 
Catalog ID PO0196