Medal commemorating the Battle of Svensksund, 1790

Medal commemorating the Battle of Svensksund, 1790. Obverse: Short bust of Gustavus III with long hair (right). Legend: 'GUSTAVUS III . D . G . REX SVECIAE.' (Gustavus III, by the grace of God, King of Sweden.) Reverse: Within a double pearl border a wreath of laurel, tied with a ribbon, adorned with antique prows bearing boars' heads. Legend: 'IX X IULII MDCCXC.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0467
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Fehrman, C. G.
Events: Russo-Swedish War: Battle of Svensksund, 1790
Date made: 1790
People: King Gustav III of Sweden
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 43 mm