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.
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Object Details
ID: | MED1529 |
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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 |