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Medal commemorating Nelson's battles
Medal commemorating Nelson's battles. Obverse: Bust of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (three-quarter left). Shoulders square. Full uniform, with all his orders and medals. Legend: 'ADM . LORD NELSON.' Reverse: Goddess of war, fully armed, trident in left hand, thunderbolt in raised right, stands on prow of antique galley. Legend: 'NILE I . AUG 1798 . COPENHAGEN 28 APR 1801 . TRAFALGAR 21 OCT 1805.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC3042 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Webb, Thomas; Droz, J.P. Mudie, J. |
| Date made: | 1805; 1814-1820 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 1.6142 in.; 41 mm |