Medal
Medal
1666 (made)
1666 (made)
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This silver medal depicts Cornelius Tromp, Lieutenant-Admiral of the Dutch fleet. Tromp distinguished himself in the Second (1665-1667) and Third (1672-74) Anglo Dutch Wars.
The medal was probably struck to commemorate the Four Days Battle (11 June to 14 June) 1666 which was fought off the Flemish and English coasts. Both sides claimed victory though the outcome was inconclusive. It remains one of the longest naval engagements in history.
The medal was probably struck to commemorate the Four Days Battle (11 June to 14 June) 1666 which was fought off the Flemish and English coasts. Both sides claimed victory though the outcome was inconclusive. It remains one of the longest naval engagements in history.
Object details
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| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, commemorating the Dutch Lieutenant-Admiral Cornelius Tromp, by Wouter Muller, Amsterdam, 1666 |
| Physical description | Medal, silver, the two sides cast separately and soldered together. Obv. Cornelius Tromp, Lieutenant Admiral of the Dutch fleet. Three-quarters bust to right wearing a sash; on either side implements of war; above his head, a laurel wreath held by two tritons. Below the bust is the inscription:- CORNELIS TROMP LUYT ADMIRAAL V HOLL. Rev. A naval battle. |
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| Object history | Bequeathed by Miss M.E. Waldo-Sibthorp. |
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| Summary | This silver medal depicts Cornelius Tromp, Lieutenant-Admiral of the Dutch fleet. Tromp distinguished himself in the Second (1665-1667) and Third (1672-74) Anglo Dutch Wars. The medal was probably struck to commemorate the Four Days Battle (11 June to 14 June) 1666 which was fought off the Flemish and English coasts. Both sides claimed victory though the outcome was inconclusive. It remains one of the longest naval engagements in history. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1902 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1906. pp.391 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1899-1902 |
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| Record created | June 10, 2009 |
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