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Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Within a wreath, an urn inscribed: 'NELSON', flanked by a lion and anchor, trophies above. Reverse: Neptune with a trident, blowing a conch shell, a dolphin at his feet. Inscription: 'ALEXANDER SHEDDEN APRIL 12th 1812'. The medal commemorates the inauguration of a Nelson Club.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC0927 |
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| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 12 Apr 1812 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Sheddon, Alexander |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 36 mm |
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