Medal commemorating the appointment of the Duke of Clarence as Lord High Admiral
Medal commemorating the appointment of the Duke of Clarence as Lord High Admiral. Obverse: Head of the Duke of Clarence (right). Legend: 'H.R.H. WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . GEORG : IV : REX : MDCCCXXVIII.' Reverse: Britannia, armed, a trident in her right hand, a shield in her left, walking on the sea; two battleships under sail in the distance. Legend: 'HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC3025 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Henning, F. |
Date made: | 1827 |
People: | King William IV; Stopford, Robert Henning, F. |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 66 mm |