Medal commemorating the centenary of the battle of Navarino, 1927

Medal commemorating the centenary of the battle of Navarino, 1927. Obverse: Busts (left to right) of Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (1770-1851), Rear-Admiral Henri Gauthier de Rigny (1783-1835) and Rear Admiral Count Heiden conjoined, facing (right). Legend in Greek. Reverse: Inscription in Greek, within a laurel wreath tied with a bow (Greece ever mindful of Navarino). Admiral de Rigny and Admiral Count Heiden commanded the French and Russian squadrons under the general command of Sir Edward Codrington.

Object Details

ID: MEC2978
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Kelaides
Events: Greek War of Independence, Battle of Navarino, 1827
Date made: 1927
People: Codrington, Edward; Rigny, Henri Gauthier de17 Heiden, Count, Adm, fl.1827 Kelaides
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm