Medal commemorating the Trafalgar centenary, 1905

Medal commemorating the Trafalgar centenary, 1905. Obverse: Bust of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in a pigtail, uniform and order (left) below, a curved spray of bay leaves. Legend: 'NELSON CENTENARY . 1805-1905.' Reverse: A revolving almanac, inscribed with dates and numbers. Inscription (centre): 'CALENDER 1904 - 1925.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2094
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 1905
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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