Medal cast
Cast of a commemorative medal, reverse only. 'Vengeur' on fire, with mainmast only standing, surrounded by British ships. Exergue: 'LE TRIOMPHE DU VENGEUR'. The resistance of the French ship 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the battle of the Glorious First of June.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1161 |
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Type: | Medal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 |
Vessels: | Vengeur du Peuple fl.1794 (French) |
Date made: | 1 Jun 1794 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 9 mm x 80 mm |