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.

Object Details

ID: SEC1161
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