Vintage "Don't Give Up The Ship" Bellamy Style Eagle
This is a hand-carved, hand-painted American eagle plaque from the mid 20th century. This striking Bellamy-style eagle is depicted with its head outstretched and turned to the side and its wings spread. A Union shield rests below its body, while a banner on a stick unfurls above its wings. The clutched shield has a blue chief, with white stars. Red and white stripes complete the shield design. The banner is similarly painted in red white and blue and has the script “Don’t Give Up the Ship” painted across it in blue capital letters.
In June of 1813, Captain James Lawrence, commander of the USS Chesapeake, engaged the blockading Royal Navy frigate Shannon in a fierce battle. Although slightly smaller, the British ship disabled Chesapeake with gunfire within the first few minutes. Captain Lawrence, mortally wounded by small arms fire, ordered his officers, "Don't give up the ship. Fight her till she sinks.” After Lawrence's death was reported to his friend and fellow officer Oliver Hazard Perry, Perry ordered a large blue battle ensign, stitched with the phrase “Don't Give Up The Ship" in bold white letters. The “Perry Flag” was displayed on his own ship during a victorious engagement against the British on Lake Erie in September of 1813.
CONDITION:
Good condition. Hand carved and hand painted wooden eagle, carved in a Bellamy-style configuration. Wear consistent with age and use. Paint is vibrant. Moderate nicks, scratches, and dings to paint and wood.
Dimensions: 9 1/2" H x 25 3/4" W x 3 5/8" D.
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Vintage "Don't Give Up The Ship" Bellamy Style Eagle
Colorado
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
United States
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