Medal commemorating Greek Independence and naval help from England
Medal commemorating Greek Independence and naval help from England. Obverse: Head of King George IV, hair tied with a ribbon (left). Legend: The King's title in Greek. Reverse: The head of a trident decorated between two dolphins; in Greek script below, 'A.O.K.D.'
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
ID: | MEC1575 |
---|---|
Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Pistrucci, Benedetto |
Events: | Greek War of Independence, 1821-1830 |
Date made: | 1824 |
People: | King George IV; Pistrucci, Benedetto |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 60 mm |