Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Reverse cracked. Obverse: A bird's-eye view of Island of Rugen. An eagle flies over it carrying a shield on which are the ciphers of the Danish King and the Elector of Brandenberg. Legend: 'VOLITABIT FAMA PER ORBA' (It's story shall fly throughout the world). Reverse: A seated figure representing Denmark points to the inscription: 'RVGIA RECEPTA XII. SEPT. MDCLXXVIII.' Commemorates the capture of the island of Rügen in 1678.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1391 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Rugen |
| Date made: | 1678 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 47 mm |
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