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'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1023
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