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Medal commemorating the landing in Germany, 1630
Medal commemorating the landing in Germany, 1630. Obverse: Bust of King Gustavus Adolphus, laureate, in deep collar and armour (right). Legend: 'GVSTAV . ADOLPH . D . G . SVECO : GOTHO : VANDALO : REX : MAG.' (Gustavus Adolphus, by the grace of God, Great King of the Swedes, Goths and Vandals.) Reverse: Stern view of a ship, sails partially furled; the sun on horizon (left), towers of a fort in the foreground. Legend: 'NON EXORATVS EXORIOR.' (Unimportuned I rise.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0450 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Sweden |
| Date made: | 1630 |
| People: | King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 32 x 29 mm |