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Medal commemorating the Free British Fishery Society
Medal commemorating the Free British Fishery Society. Obverse: Bust of Frederick, Prince of Wales in a wig and mantled armour (right). 'FREDERICK PRINCE OF WALES GOVERNOR OF THE SOCIETY'. Reverse: A fishing boat with nets out, fishermen on shore with nets and barrels. Legend: 'FOR THE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN'. Exergue: 'FREE BRIT. FISHERY BY A SOCIETY ESTABL. 1750'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0215 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Koch, L. C. |
| Places: | Germany |
| Date made: | 1750 |
| People: | Free British Fishery Society; Prince Frederick of Wales |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |
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