Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Boscawen (1711-1761) and the capture of Louisbourg, 1758
Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Boscawen (1711-1761) and the capture of Louisbourg, 1758. Obverse: Admiral Boscawen, half-length figure (right). Legend: 'ADML BOSCAWEN TOOK CAPE BRETON.' Reverse: View of ships in harbour. Legend: 'LOUISBURG HARBOUR.' Exergue: 'IUL . 26 1758.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2766 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | Seven Years' War: Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 |
Date made: | 1758 |
People: | Boscawen, Edward |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |