Medal
18th century (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the late 18th century England, and signed "C. H. Küchler." This medal was given to officers. The obverse of this medal represents the figure of Hope supporting a medallion portrait of Lord Nelson, "Real-Admiral Lord Nelson of the Nile." The reverse shows the Battle of the Nile, and the legend "Almighty God has blessed his Majesty's arms." In the exergue, "Victory of the Nile. August 1, 1798." The rim is inscribed "A tribute of regard from Alexr Davison, Esq., St. James's Square."
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798, English, late 18th century. |
| Physical description | Obv., figure of Hope supporting a medallion portrait of Lord Nelson. Rev., the Battle of the Nile and the legend. Inscribed exergue and rim. |
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| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
| Object history | Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
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| Summary | This is a silver medal made in the late 18th century England, and signed "C. H. Küchler." This medal was given to officers. The obverse of this medal represents the figure of Hope supporting a medallion portrait of Lord Nelson, "Real-Admiral Lord Nelson of the Nile." The reverse shows the Battle of the Nile, and the legend "Almighty God has blessed his Majesty's arms." In the exergue, "Victory of the Nile. August 1, 1798." The rim is inscribed "A tribute of regard from Alexr Davison, Esq., St. James's Square." |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 142. |
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| Accession number | 1668-1877 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2008 |
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