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)

Object Details

ID: MEC0330
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