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Medal

ca. 1776 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in England. The obverse of this medal is engraved with a ship, and the legend "H. M. Ship Milford, the Yankee terror." The reverse represents a shield charged with an eagle displayed, and the motto, "Content, Blis, and Unity." This medal has a ring and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the capture of USS Yankee Hero by HMS Milford, in 1776, English, late 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., engraved with a ship, and the legend. Rev., a shield charged with an eagle displayed, and the motto. Ring and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.875in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "H. M. Ship Milford, the Yankee terror." (obv.)
  • "Content, Blis, and Unity" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by the W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Historical context
On June 7 1776, the American privateer, USS Yankee Hero, was en route to Boston. At Newburyport, Massachusetts, the ship was attacked by the British frigate HMS Melford, commanded by Capt. John Burr. Outnumbered 4-to-1, the Yankee Hero's crew battled for 2 hours before surrendering.
Subjects depicted
Ship
Shield
Summary
This is a silver medal made in England. The obverse of this medal is engraved with a ship, and the legend "H. M. Ship Milford, the Yankee terror." The reverse represents a shield charged with an eagle displayed, and the motto, "Content, Blis, and Unity." This medal has a ring and ribbon.
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. 143.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1675-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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