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Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840
Obverse: The head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem and with hair tied in a knot. Legend: 'VICTORIA REGINA 1848'.
Reverse: Britannia seated on a sea horse, a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Inscription on the bars: 'ANSE-LA-BARQUE 18 DECR 1809', 'VICTORIOUS WITH RIVOLI'. Inscription on edge: 'WM. YOUNG'.
The medal is suspended by a straight clasp from a white ribbon, edged dark blue.
Reverse: Britannia seated on a sea horse, a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Inscription on the bars: 'ANSE-LA-BARQUE 18 DECR 1809', 'VICTORIOUS WITH RIVOLI'. Inscription on edge: 'WM. YOUNG'.
The medal is suspended by a straight clasp from a white ribbon, edged dark blue.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0873 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, William; Wyon, William |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Capture of batteries at Anse la Barque, 1809; Napoleonic Wars: Action off Venice, 1812 |
| Vessels: | Victorious (1808); Rivoli fl.1812 [French navy] |
| Date made: | 1848 |
| People: | Queen Victoria; Young, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |