Ornament

A medallion commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) mounted on a miniature anchor fouled with rope with a suspension ring at the top. The medallion bears a profile portrait facing left with the legend 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON BORN 29 SEPTR 1758'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0738
Type: Ornament
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 145 mm x 80 mm x 15 mm