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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