An 1817 Massachusetts Militia Commission Document To Brigade Major Lewis Auction intercepted and daringly attacked a

intercepted and daringly attacked a formation of 60 hostile land-based craft approaching our forces

pinback hinge is broken off but catch remains

clasp in well worn condition

and well hallmarked on the pin

“4332”

An 1817 Massachusetts Militia Commission Document To Brigade Major Lewis Auction intercepted and daringly attacked aAn 1817 Massachusetts Militia Commission Document to Brigade Major Lewis Obverse inscribed "HIS EXCELLENCY John Brooks, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. To Philo Lewis, Esquire, Greeting: YOU being appointed on the twentyfirst day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and seventeen, by the Brigadier General of the second Brigade, and tenth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth, to be Brigade Major, &