Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816

Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816. Obverse: Lord Exmouth's bust (right), hair short, full uniform. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH.' Reverse: Neptune killing a sea horse with his trident. Exergue, 'ALGIERS AUGUST 1816.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1281
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gerard; Mudie, J. Brenet, Louis
Events: Bombardment of Algiers, 1816
Date made: 1816; 1816-1820
People: Pellew, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caldwell Collection
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm