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"Windsor Castle" Medal 1823
Obverse: Within a laurel wreath tied with a bow, bust of King John VI of Portugal, laureate, in long wig and mantle. Reverse: Within a garland of palm-leaves tied with ribbon and bow, the inscription :"FIDELIDADE AO REI EA PATRIA 1823". Legend Reverse: on silver border, inscr. incuse: "GEORGE LESTER, CAPT. FORECASTLE H.M.S. WINDSOR CASTLE". Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0224 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Naval reward |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Vessels: | Windsor Castle (1790) |
| Date made: | 1823 |
| People: | King John VI of Portugal; Lester, George |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 32 mm |