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Badge commemorating the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801
Badge commemorating the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. A uniface cast badge. A naval trophy supporting a medallion of the bust of Admiral Nelson in a tie-wig and uniform (left). Legend: 'ADM . LORD NELSON OF THE NILE APRL 2 1801.' Reverse: Inscription, (incuse): 'G . D MARS 74.' Fitted with a ring and white ribbon with a blue border. It is suggested that this badge may have been distributed by Mr Alexander Davison to the officers.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2951 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Badge |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Copenhagen, 1801 |
| Vessels: | Mars 1794 (HMS) |
| Date made: | 2 Apr 1801 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Davison, Alexander Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 47 x 45 mm |