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Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782
Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782. Perforated badge of oval form showing 'La Ville de Paris' under sails (one on fore and mizzen, three on main), flying the British above the French ensign at the stern. Obverse: Legend, 'RODNEY FOR EVER'; '12 APRIL 82 A PROUD DAY FOR OLD ENGLAND'. Below ship: 'LA VILLE DE PARIS'. Reverse: legend, 'STRUCK TO THE'; 'TO THE MAN WHO HAS HUMBLED SPAIN HOLLAND & FRANCE' Below ship: 'FORMIDABLE'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1140 |
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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: | Formidable fl.1782 (French); Ville de Paris fl.1782 (French) |
| Date made: | 1782 |
| People: | Rodney, George Brydges |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 39 x 67 mm |