Medal commemorating the visits of the Anglo-French fleets, 1905

Medal commemorating the visits of the Anglo-French fleets, 1905. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of a French destroyer (foreground) and an English battleship, anchored side by side. Legend: 'PORTSMOUTH, AUG: 1905'. Exergue: 'RETURN VISIT OF THE FRENCH FLEET'. Reverse: A French (left) and English sailor (right) standing shaking hands; French and English ensigns, tied with a bow, flying behind them. Exergue: 'LIBERTY AND FRATERNITY'. Fitted with a gilt metal pin decorated with the royal coat of arms and supporters.

Object Details

ID: MEC1376
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1905
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm