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Token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left) crossed laurel branches below. Legend: 'ADMIRAL EARL HOWE'. Reverse: Inscription, 'THE MEMORABLE VICTORY GAINED OVER THE FRENCH FLEET JUNE . 1 . 1794'. Crossed laurel branches below.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1748 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Mainwaring, W. |
| Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 |
| Date made: | 1794 |
| People: | Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 34 mm |