Medal - George III Battle of Groix

€406,327.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter48 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJohn Gregory Hancock
Reference(s) BHM#406, Eimer#867
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of Admiral Hood right
Obverse letteringA . A . HOOD LORD BRIDPORT ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionVictory standing, one foot on a rocky promontory holding aloft a naval crown and three captured French flags
Reverse letteringOFF PORT L`ORIENT & CLOSE TO THE FRENCH SHORE & BATTERIES WITH 22 SHIPS ATTACKED & DEFEATED THE FRENCH FLEET OF 32 SHIPS . THREE SHIPS & 228 GUNS TAKEN. 23D JUNE 1795
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverKempson & Son, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1796-1825)
Mintage1795  - -
Catalog ID3582455300
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