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Medal - Sir Richard Onslow, Battle of Camperdown
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1797 |
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| Period | 18th century |
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| Obverse lettering | SIR RICHARD ONSLOW BART ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE. BORN 23 JUNE 1741 HANCOCK |
| Reverse description | Detailed naval battle scene in high relief depicting multiple men-of-war under full sail engaged in combat, with gun smoke visible in the middle distance; a large warship dominates the centre foreground. A rectangular exergue below the scene contains a four-line commemorative inscription recording Onslow's role at the Battle of Camperdown. The upper legend arcs around the top of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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