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Medal - H.M. Schooner Nancy
| Location | Canada |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief of H.M. Schooner Nancy under full sail on choppy waters, rendered in fine engraved style. The legend "H.M. SCHOONER NANCY" curves along the upper periphery, with the service dates "1789-1814" inscribed along the lower arc. The design is framed by a raised border. |
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| Reverse lettering | H.M. SCHOONER "NANCY" CARRIED MAJOR GENERAL ISAAC BROCK AND THE YORK VOLUNTEERS TO THE BRILLIANT CAPTURE OF DETROIT IN 1812, SHE TOOK PART IN FIVE GREAT LAKES BATTLES AND ON AUGUST 14TH 1814 WAS TRAPPED BY 5 U.S. VESSELS IN THE NOTTAWASAGA RIVER WHERE SHE FOUGHT UNTIL SHE BURNED TO THE WATERLINE & SANK |
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