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Medal

Medal
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents Britannia riding on a seahorse, Victory placing a wreath on her head, and the legend "Britain triumphed", "Nov. XX., MDCCLIX." The reverse shows figures representing France and Britain in combat, Tempest between them, and Night over shadowing them. The exergue is inscribed "France relinquishes the sea. S.P.A.C."


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
TitleMedal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, Britannia and Victory/France and Britain in combat, English, 1759.
Physical description
Obv., Britannia riding on a seahorse, Victory placing a wreath on her head. Hawke commanded. Rev., figures representing France and Britain in combat, Tempest between them, and Night overshadowing them.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.562in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Britain triumphed", "Nov. XX., MDCCLIX." (obv.)
  • "France relinquishes the sea. S.P.A.C." (exergue)
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.
Subjects depicted
Seahorse
Wreath
Britannia
Victory
Seven Years War
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents Britannia riding on a seahorse, Victory placing a wreath on her head, and the legend "Britain triumphed", "Nov. XX., MDCCLIX." The reverse shows figures representing France and Britain in combat, Tempest between them, and Night over shadowing them. The exergue is inscribed "France relinquishes the sea. S.P.A.C."
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. 165.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1824-1877

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
Record URL
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