Medal commemorating the Battle of Fehmarn, 1644

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Medal commemorating the Battle of Fehmarn, 1644

Medal commemorating the Battle of Fehmarn, 1644. A counter. Obverse: Bust of Queen Christina, draped, curls (right). Pearled border. Legend: 'REGINA CHRISTINA.' Reverse: Within a pearl border and laurel wreath tied with a bow. Inscription: 'X . ARMATIS DANOR . NAVIB . DVCTORE . WRANGELIO . CAPTIS . A . 1644.' (Ten Danish armed ships captured under the leadership of Wrangel in the year 1644.)

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Object Details

ID:	MEC0451
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown; Karlsteen, Arvid
Places:	Sweden
Events:	Torstenson War: Battle of Fehmarn, 1644
Date made:	1644
People:	Queen Christina
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 27 mm