St Vincent's Medal 1800
Obverse: Bust of St Vincent in a tie-wig and uniform (L) within a laurel wreath. Legend: "EARL ST VINCENT'S TESTIMONY OF APPROBATION 1800". Reverse: a naval officer and a blue-jacket standing and shaking hands, the Union Jack as background, the whole encircled by a wreath, a crown above. Legend: "LOYAL AND TRUE". Inscription on edge: "STRUCK IN THE MINT OF M.BOULTON (SOHO).
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Object Details
ID: | MED0193 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Küchler, Conrad Heinrich |
Vessels: | Ville de Paris 1795 (HMS) |
Date made: | 1800 |
People: | Jervis, John |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | 48 mm |