aided in the arrest of Major John André for his role in organizing Benedict Arnold's defection to the British Army. The medal is 55 mm × 41 mm, beautifully struck. The face of the medallion contains the inscription "FIDELITY" and the reverse "AMOR PATRIÆ VINCIT" ("The love of country conquers"). At the time, the medal did not sell. References 1780 in the United States Awards and decorations of the United States Army Awards established in 1780 Ordinances of the Continental Congress Wound decorations