Medal commemorating the centenary of the capture of Trinidad, 1797 and Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801)

Medal commemorating the centenary of the capture of Trinidad, 1797 and Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801). Obverse: Abercromby's bust, facing, head bare (three-quarter left). Full uniform open, showing necktie and Grand Cross ribbon under coat and over waistcoat from right shoulder. Legend: 'SIR RALPH ABERCROMBY.' Reverse: View of the mole at Port of Spain flying the British colours (right), a ship at anchor (left), more ships in the distance and high hills. A boat pulling in foreground. Legend: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797.' Exergue: 'MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI.' (He approves both of the people intermingling and of treaties being entered upon.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2041
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Capture of Trinidad, 1797
Date made: 1897
People: Abercromby, Ralph; Abercromby, Ralph
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 48 mm