Medal - George III Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Wyon, bronze

Location United Kingdom
Year 1797
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#433, Eimer#883
Obverse description Bust of Admiral Jervis wearing naval uniform facing
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EARL ST VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET
Reverse description Two cherubs above the sea blowing trumpets and supporting a red ensign and a naval crown
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VALOUR REWARDED FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1921416980
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