Medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798
Medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798. Obverse: A winged female, recumbent at foot of pyramid, holds in left hand a medallion with Nelson's bust, inscribed 'A . LD . NELSON.' In her right hand a cross, near which a skull on ground. Behind, a lion, harp and palm tree. Legend: 'VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS' (Nothing withstands valour and arms). Exergue: 'VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT . I . 1798.' Reverse: Leaning against an anchor, the Union shield, the Royal arms in centre, surrounded by laurel wreath. On a ribbon, which passes over both objects: 'NOV . 29 LAUS DEO 1798.' The heavenly eye casts its rays over the group. Legend: 'SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES' (Under this sign thou shalt conquer). The date on the reverse is that of a thankgiving service for the battle at St. Paul's Cathedral, also the day on which Ferdinand IV of Naples entered Rome.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1238 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Thomas |
Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile, 1798 |
Date made: | 1798 |
People: | Nelson, Horatio |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |