Davison's Nile Medal

Associated with Captain Thomas Wells (circa 1775-1825). Obverse: On a rock near the sea Peace is standing holding in her right an olive branch and supporting with her left hand a medallion of Nelson, an anchor behind her. Legend: 'REAR-ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE'. Inscription. 'EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY'. Below: 'C.H.K.' (C.H. Kuchler). Reverse: View of Aboukir Bay, the English Fleet going into action, the French at anchor. Legend: 'ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS'. Exergue: 'VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGUST 1. 1798.' Above (left) 'M.B. SOHO (right) C.H. KUCHLER. FEC.' Edge: 'A TRIBUTE OF REGARD FROM ALEXR DAVISON, ESQR. ST. JAMES' SQUARE .' Glazed and fitted with a copper loop and in a circular fitted leather case.

Object Details

ID: MED1529
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Küchler, Conrad Heinrich
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile, 1798
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 47 mm
Parts: Davison's Nile Medal