A similar medal awarded in 1818 to Gen. William Henry Harrison for leading a decisive U.S. victory in the War of 1812 brought $600,000 at an auction last year, he said.

A similar medal awarded in 1818 to Gen. William Henry Harrison for leading a decisive U.S. victory in the War of 1812 brought $600,000 at an auction last year, he said.

This medal was owned by Captain Richard Douglass from New London, Ct., known for serving the duration of the War. He also witnessed the British surrender at Yorktown on Oct. 19, 1781.