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Medal commemorating the capture of Belle Isle, 1761
Medal commemorating the capture of Belle Isle, 1761. Obverse: Bust of George III (left), hair tied in nape, cloak over armour. Legend: 'GEORGIVS . TERTIVS . REX.' Reverse:Bird's-eye view of the island showing fort flying flag, and ships (right). Legend (on a ribbon): '. INSTAT . VI . PATRIA .' (By Power our country stands.) Exergue: 'CALONESUS . CAPTA VII . IUNII MDCCLXI.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1309 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Seven Years' War: Capture of Belle Isle, 1761 |
| Date made: | 1761 |
| People: | King George III |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |