Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782

Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782. Within a band, decorated and inscribed, a perforated badge of oval form showing on either side 'Ville de Paris', beflagged, under sail; a naval trophy below. Obverse and reverse, legend: 'LA - VILLE - DE - PARIS'. Fitted with a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC1167
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 47 x 35 mm