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Medal commemorating the capture of Gibraltar, 1704
Medal commemorating the capture of Gibraltar, 1704. Obverse: Within a laurel border in high relief on both sides, short bust of Queen Anne (left) with natural hair draped. Legend: 'ANNA . D . G . MAG . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA.' Reverse: Inscription (incuse), 'Adml. Sir George Rooke's reward to John Ramsay for his gallt. Conduct at ye Capture of ye Fortress of Gibraltar in ye Year of Her Majesties Reign 1704.' Fitted with a ring and blue ribbon.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1131 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Croker, John |
| Events: | War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Gibraltar, 1704 |
| Date made: | 1704 |
| People: | Queen Anne; Rooke, George Ramsay, John Croker, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 42 mm |