Medal
18th century (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents a profile female head, and the words "O fair Britannia hail." The reverse shows Victory standing on the prow of a galley, and the legend "Goree taken MDCCLVIII."
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, commemorating the capture of Goree by the British Navy, English, 1758 |
| Physical description | Obv., a profile female head. Rev., Victory standing on the prow of a gallery. |
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| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
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| Summary | This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents a profile female head, and the words "O fair Britannia hail." The reverse shows Victory standing on the prow of a galley, and the legend "Goree taken MDCCLVIII." |
| 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. 164. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1822-1877 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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