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Medal

1797 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a bronze medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents three-quarter bust of Earl St. Vincent. The reverse shows two amorini flying over the sea, blowing trumpets, and carrying the Union Jack and an earl's coronet. The exergue is inscribed "Feb. 14, 1797. Four ships taken off Cape St. Vincent."


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, commemorating Sir John Jervis's victory over the Spanish Fleet in 1797.
Physical description
Obv., three-quarter bust of John Jervis, Earl of St. Vincent. Rev., two amorini flying over the sea, blowing trumpets, and carrying the Union Jack and an earl's coronet.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Earl St. Vincent. Defeated the Spanish fleet." (obv.)
  • "Valour rewarded." (rev.)
  • "Feb. 14, 1797. Four ships taken off Cape St. Vincent." (rev. exergue)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Subjects depicted
Amorini
Trumpets
Union Flag
Jervis, John
Battle of Cape St. Vincent
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents three-quarter bust of Earl St. Vincent. The reverse shows two amorini flying over the sea, blowing trumpets, and carrying the Union Jack and an earl's coronet. The exergue is inscribed "Feb. 14, 1797. Four ships taken off Cape St. Vincent."
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. 172.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1873-1877

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Record createdDecember 16, 2008
Record URL
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