Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
Commemorative medal depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Nelson with natural hair in uniform and order (left). Legend: 'H. VICECOM. NELSON'. Reverse: Inscription within a wreath of laurel and palm branch: 'H. VICECOM. NELSON OB PATRIAM PUGNANDO MORT. OCT. XXI. MDCCCV.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2942 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1805 |
People: | Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |