Medal commemorating The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891

Medal commemorating The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891. Bust of Admiral Viscount Nelson with natural hair in uniform (left). Legend: (outer) 'ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY'; (inner) 'NELSON TRAFALGAR OCT. 21 . 1805.' Reverse: Inscription, 'OPENED BY THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 2ND 1891.' Legend: 'ROYAL NAVAL EXHIBITION . LONDON . '

Object Details

ID: MEC1365
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891
Date made: 1891
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm