Medal commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744
Medal commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744. Obverse: Bust of King George II (left) in a short wig and armour with lion's head in front and straps on the shoulder, and mantle. Legend: 'GEORG . II D . G . MAG . BRI . FRA . ET H . REX F . D.' Reverse: Neptune standing in a naval car, decorated in the front with the shield of England drawn by two sea horses, holding a crown in either hand, a scarf above his head, a French and a Spanish ship sinking in the distance. Legend: 'A DVOBUS' (From two). Exergue: 'CLASSIS . HISP . GAL . AB ANG . VICTA . 1744.' (The Spanish and French fleet defeated by the English.) (School of Nuremberg)
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0330 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Werner, Adam Rudolf |
Places: | Germany |
Events: | War of the Austrian Succession: Battle off Toulon, 1744 |
Date made: | 1744 |
People: | King George II |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |