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Medal - Admiral Sir Sidney Smith Siege of Acre; silver
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1820 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Reverse description | Allegorical scene in high relief depicting a British lion in a protective stance beside a camel (symbolising Syria), confronting a retreating big cat (symbolising France) among rocky terrain. The exergue below a horizontal line bears a four-line inscription commemorating the defence of Acre. Engraver credits BRENET F. and MUDIE D. appear at the lower left and right respectively. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ACRE DEFENDED. BUONAPARTE REPULSED SYRIA SAVED. XX.TH MAY MDCCLXXXXIX |
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