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Medal commemorating the Battle of La Hogue, 1692

Medal commemorating the Battle of La Hogue, 1692. Obverse: Bust of King William III, laureate, in a long wig (right). Legend: 'GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . DRA . GRA .' Reverse: 'Soleil Royal' in flames, her mainmast falling. Legend: 'IGNIBVS . IMPAR.' (Vanquished by fire.)
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Object Details

ID: MEC0883
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Roettier, Jas or N.
Places: Great Britain
Events: Destruction of the Soleil Royal, 1692; Nine Years' War: Battle of La Hougue, 1692
Vessels: Soleil Royal (1692)
Date made: 1692
People: King William III; Roettier, Jas or N.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm