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Medal - The Siege of Louisbourg 1758
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1758 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The field presents a globe prominently engraved with the outlines of CANADA and AMERICA, flanked by a standing grenadier at left bearing a spear and a sailor at right raising his hat, both gesturing toward a scroll inscribed PARITER IN BELLA; a defeated female figure, representing France, lies crushed beneath the globe. Above, a winged Fame in high relief sounds a trumpet of triumph, while the British Union flag is displayed behind the globe. The engraver's signature T. PINGO F. appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | PARITER IN BELLA CANADA AMERICA |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed cartographic view of Louisbourg Harbour, rendered with topographic precision showing coastal fortifications, battery positions, and the surrounding terrain. The scene commemorates the climactic night of 25–26 July 1758, with the burning of the French frigate Prudent shown in high relief amid the harbour, while the town of Louisbourg remains under fire in the background. |
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