Medal cast

One double-sided cast of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of King Gustavus Adolphus, laureate, in deep collar and armour (right). Legend: 'GVSTAV : ADOLPH : D : G . SVECO : GOTHO : VANDALO : REX : MAG.' (Gustavus Adolphus, by the grace of God, Great King of the Swedes, Goths and Vandals.) Reverse: Stern view of a ship, sails partially furled; the sun on horizon (right), towers of a fort in the foreground. Legend: 'NON EXORATVS EXORIOR.' (Unimportuned I rise.) Struck in commemoration of the landing of the expedition to help the Protestants of Germany.

Object Details

ID: SEC1347
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
People: King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 8 mm x 43 mm