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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 on either side 'La Ville de Paris' under sails (two on fore, one on main and mizzen) flying the British above the French ensign at the stern, the Union flag crossed with the Royal standard above. 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'; 'MAN WHO HAS HUMBLED SPAIN HOLLAND & FRANCE'. Below ship: 'FORMIDABLE'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1141 |
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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 (1764) |
| Date made: | 1782 |
| People: | Rodney, George Brydges |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 53 x 75 mm |