Medal - George III Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Wyon, bronze

€406,343.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Wyon the Elder
Reference(s) BHM#433, Eimer#883
Obverse descriptionBust of Admiral Jervis wearing naval uniform facing
Obverse letteringEARL ST VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo cherubs above the sea blowing trumpets and supporting a red ensign and a naval crown
Reverse letteringVALOUR REWARDED FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1797  - -
Catalog ID1921416980
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