Commemorative Medal for MONITOR and MERRIMAC Battle from The Greenpoint Savings Bank

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Bronze commemorative medal of the battle between the MONITOR and MERRIMAC in Hampton Roads, Virginia, from The Greenpoint Savings Bank. Head side depicts battle between the MONITOR and MERRIMAC. Tail side engraved: "IN COMMEMORATION / THE GREENPOINT SAVINGS BANK / COMBAT OF THE UNION MONITOR AND THE CONFEDERATE MERRIMAC IN HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA, MARCH 9TH 1862. THIS MARKED THE FIRST ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN IRONCLADS AND REVOLUTIONIZED NAVAL WARFARE. / SOME OF THE PARTS WERE FABRICATED IN BUFFALO AND TROY, N.Y. AND SHIPPED FOR FINAL ASSEMLY TO THE CONTINENTAL IRON WORKS, GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN WHERE THE VESSEL WAS LAUNCHED ON JANUARY 30TH 1862." Overall good condition; some oxidation and wear along the surface. Overall: 2 x 2 in.