Boulton's Trafalgar Medal

Obverse: Bust of Adm. Viscount Nelson with pigtail, in uniform and order (L). Legend: "HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON.K.B.DUKE OF BRONTE.&." Reverse: General view of the battle. Legend: "ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY". Exergue: "TRAFALGAR. OCT. 21. 1805". Inscription ) incuse: "Wm. Allen Voltr 1ST CLASS". Enclosed in 'watch' glass case and fitted with a loop and ring. On edge of case: "H.M.S. NAIAD".

Object Details

ID: MED0202
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Küchler, Conrad Heinrich
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Vessels: Naiad 1797 (HMS)
Date made: 1805
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
People: Nelson, Horatio; Allen, Williamfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 48 mm
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