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Medal - George III Battle of Ushant, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1820 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Earl Howe in naval uniform with epaulettes and the collar and badge of the Order of the Garter in high relief. The surrounding legend reads EARL HOWE ADML. OF THE WHITE K.G., with engravers' signatures MUDIE D. and W. WYON F. visible in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | EARL HOWE ADML. OF THE WHITE K.G. |
| Reverse description | Neptune standing nude on a sea-chariot drawn by two hippocamps, his right arm outstretched in a commanding gesture and a trident held in his left hand, amid waves. The circular legend at top reads FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT, with a three-line inscription in the exergue reading VII SAIL OF THE LINE / CAPTURED I. JUNE / MDCCXCIV. Engravers' signatures W. WYON F. and MUDIE D. appear in the field. |
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