Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the capture of Louisbourg, 1895

Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the capture of Louisbourg, 1895. Obverse: Busts conjoined, inscribed, of Admiral Peter Warren (1703-1752) (left) and Sir William Pepperell (right), both facing (left), a medallion with a head, laureate (left), and another of a figure standing with rifle (right). Legend: (above) 'SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS . NIL DESPERANDUM CHRISTO DUCE.'; (below) 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPTURE . JUNE 17 . 1745.' Inscription: 'WARREN . PEPPERELL.' Reverse: View of the fortress and harbour with shipping. Legend: 'LUDOVICOBURGUM FUNDATUM ET MUNITUM.' Exergue: 'M.DCC.XX.' Fitted with a loop and scarlet ribbon with white border, inscribed in gold '1745-1895 LOUISBURG'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2542
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Tiffany & Co
Events: Construction of the Fortress at Louisburg, 1713-1720; War of the Austrian Succession: Siege of Louisbourg, 1745
Date made: 1895
People: Warren, Peter; Warren, Peter Pepperell, William Pepperell, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm