Medal commemorating the Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral

The Duke of Clarence appointed Lord High Admiral, 1827. Obverse: Head of the Duke of Clarence (right) Legend: 'H.R.H.WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND'. Below: 'GEOR : IV : REX : MDCCCXXVII'. Reverse: Britannia, armed, a trident in her right, a shield in her left hand, walking on the sea; two battleships under sail in the distance. Legend: 'HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1191
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: J. or F. Henning
Date made: 1827
People: King William IV; J. or F. Henning
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 65 mm