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Medal - George III Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Wyon, bronze
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1797 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Military medal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
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Period | |
Notice | Thomas Wyon the Elder |
Reference(s) | BHM#433, Eimer#883 |
Obverse description | Bust of Admiral Jervis wearing naval uniform facing |
Obverse lettering | EARL ST VINCENT
DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Two cherubs above the sea blowing trumpets and supporting a red ensign and a naval crown |
Reverse lettering | VALOUR REWARDED
FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1797 - -
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Catalog ID | 1921416980 |
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