Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Busts of William and Mary facing right. Legend: 'GULI . ET . MARIA D. G. M. BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX . ET . REGINA'. Reverse: An armed warrior, holding upright a trident, surmounted by a wreath, seated and leaning upon a shield bearing the united hands of England and the Netherlands-the emblem of close alliance. Lion and unicorn on his right, shield of France at his feet, flags behind him, naval action in the distance. Legend: 'GALLIS OCEANO EXPULSIS A CLASSE BRITANNO-BATAVICA. MDCXCII'.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1023 |
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Type: | Medal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Arondeaux, Robert |
Events: | Nine Years' War: Battle of La Hougue, 1692 |
Date made: | 19-29 May 1692 |
People: | King William III; Queen Mary II |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 49 mm |