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Medal commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Medal commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of the Admiral (left), hair tied with ribbon, full uniform, cloak over right shoulder. Legend: 'EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET.' Exergue: 'MDCCXCIX.' Reverse: A naval column, surmounted by Victory and surrounded by naval trophies. It stands on a plinth inscribed 'MEMORAE . VICTORY JUN 1ST . MDCCXCIV.' Exergue: 'FRENCH FLEET DEFEATD . VII SHIPS TAKEN.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1423 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, Thomas |
| Date made: | 1799 |
| People: | Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |