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Medal - Charles VI Naval battle of Cape Passaro
| Location | Austrian Empire |
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| Year | 1718 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A dramatic naval battle scene in high relief depicting multiple sailing warships engaged in combat, with smoke and cannon fire filling the field. A map of the Sicilian coastline with the inscriptions SIRA[CVSA] and [MES]SINA is visible to the left. The date MDCCXVIII appears in the exergue below the scene, with the legend arching around the upper border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A large eagle in high relief swooping down upon six smaller birds in flight and on the ground, symbolising dominance over enemies. A landscape with mountains is visible in the background, and a decorative cartouche with ornamental detail appears in the lower exergue. The legend arches around the upper border of the field. |
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