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.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2766
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