Medal commemorating the capture of French treasure ships, 1745

Medal commemorating the capture of French treasure ships, 1745. Uniface. Naval action: over each ship are the initials of its name, 'ND, D, LE, PF, MA' ('Notre Dame', 'Duke', 'Louis Erasme', 'Prince Frederick', 'Marquis d'Antin'). Legend: 'UNITAS DEDIT SUCCESSUM' (Unity brought by success). Exergue: 'IULII X MDCCXLV'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1596
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Kirk, J.
Events: Capture of French treasure ships, 1745; Capture of French treasure ships, 1745
Date made: 1745
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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