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Medal - Battle of Quiberon Bay
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1759 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Allegorical scene in high relief depicting Britannia as a helmeted warrior advancing right, confronting a personification of France shielded by the winged figure of Night above and a crouching Tempest figure below, while a second female figure representing Britain stands triumphant at right holding a palm branch. The legend surrounds the scene within a beaded border, with the inscription FRANCE RELINQVISHES THE SEA and the engraver's initials S.P.A.C. in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | FRANCE NIGHT BRITAIN TEMPEST FRANCE RELINQVISHES THE SEA |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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