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Medal - Attempted Invasion by Spain Defeated
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1596 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | A hand issuing from clouds at the top of the field holds a knotted cord suspending three heraldic shields: the arms of England (quartered lions and fleurs-de-lis) at lower left, the arms of France (fleurs-de-lis) at lower centre, and the arms of the United Provinces at lower right. The legend in Latin runs around the beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | RVMPITVR. HAVD. FACILE. |
| Reverse description | A tumultuous naval scene fills the field, depicting a fleet of sailing ships in distress amid stormy seas, with several vessels listing and sinking. Above the scene, radiating sunbeams burst from celestial clouds. The Latin legend and date 1596 run around the beaded border. |
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