Medal - John Jervis, Earl St. Vincent Victory at the battle of Cape St Vincent

Lieu United Kingdom
Année 1797
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Poids 66.3 g
Diamètre 49 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Plain
Période
Notice
Référence(s) Eimer#881, BHM#435
Description de l’avers Bust of the Admiral (left), hair long and tied with a ribbon. Full uniform with insignia of `K.B.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers JOHN JERVIS EARL OF ST VINCENT ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE. BORN JANUARY 26 1735
Description du revers Recumbent female figure (Hispania) on seashore, leaning on Spanish shield, with motto `PLUS ULTRA`, from behind which a hare appears. A sword at her feet. Two ships of the line in action, the one jury-rigged. Legend (on a ribbon in two lines).
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers WITH 22 SHIPS AND 1428 GUNS PERSUED & DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET OF 37 SHIPS AND 2600 GUNS FOUR SHIPS AND 382 GUNS TAKEN FEBRUARY 14 1797
Tirage
ID Numisquare 3366804860
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