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Medal - Naval action off Cadiz
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1781 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A trident rising from the sea at centre, adorned with three heraldic shields of the Rotterdam Admiralty, flanked by two diagonal pennants bearing the names of the commanding captains. In the background, an exploding vessel is depicted at left and a fleet in action at right, with a sea-god mask and swag in relief in the lower exergue. The engraver's signature J.G. HOLTZHEY FEC. appears on the ground line. |
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| Reverse lettering | ANTIQUA VIRTVTE DVVM-VIRI P. MELVILLE NAVARCHUS G. OORTHUIS NAVARCH |
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