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Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782
Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782. Uniface. A pierced badge of oval form showing 'Ville de Paris' under main and mizzen topsails, flying the British above the French ensign at the stern, surrounded by a ribbon. Legend: 'VILLE DE PARIS TAKEN BY S G B RODNEY IN THE GLORIOUS ACTION 12 APRIL 1789'. The property of a daughter of King George III.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1139 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Badge |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | American War of Independence: Battle of the Saints, 1782 |
| Vessels: | Ville de Paris fl.1782 (French) |
| Date made: | 1782 |
| People: | Rodney, George Brydges |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 24 x 44 mm |