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Medal commemorating the escape of Charles XII from Stralsund, 1715
Medal commemorating the escape of Charles XII from Stralsund, 1715. Obverse: Head of Charles XII, hair tied with a ribbon at the neck. Legend: 'CAROLVS XII D. G. REX SVECIAE'. Reverse: A galley, sail set on fore and main masts and the three crown flag of Sweden on the mizzen, behind, a lighthouse and city, clouds above. Legend: 'PER VARIOS CASVS PER TOT DISCRIMINA REGNIS'. Incuse: 'UDSTAEDT. 26 DEC'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0456 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Sweden |
| Date made: | 1715 |
| People: | King Charles XII of Sweden |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |