Medal commemorating William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672

Medal commemorating William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672. Obverse: The Prince mounted on horseback (left). Legend: 'WILHELMVS : III : D : G : PRINC : AVR : C : NAS:'. Reverse: His coat of arms crowned, surrounded by the Garter inscribed, 'HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE'. Prince William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672.

Object Details

ID: MEC0122
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1672
People: William I
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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