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Medal commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
Medal commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Obverse: Engagement of the fleets, above in clouds the name of Jehovah in Hebrew. Legend: 'FLAVIT [JEHOVAH] . ET . DISSIPATI . SVNT . 1588' (He blew and they were scattered). Reverse: A church founded on a rock amid violent waves; shield of Prince Maurice of Orange below. Legend: 'ALLIDOR . NON . LAEDOR' (I am assailed not injured).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0013 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Display - Tudor and Stuart Seafarers Gallery |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Netherlands |
| Events: | Anglo-Spanish War: Spanish Armada, 1588 |
| Date made: | 1588 |
| People: | Prince Maurice of Orange |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 51 mm |
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