Medal commemorating the naval victories off Brazil Peru and San Salvador, 1624

Medal commemorating the naval victories off Brazil, Peru and San Salvador, 1624. Obverse: Within a broad band decorated with the shields of the seven United Provinces and their names inscribed on scrolls between, the bust of Prince Maurice in armour and ruff (three-quarter right). Legend: 'Mauritius . D . G . Princeps Auriacae, Com . Nass . &c . Prov . confae : Gubr'. Reverse: His coat of arms, encircled by the Garter inscribed, 'HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE' and crowned, within a laurel wreath and scrolls; a scroll below inscribed, 'Ie Maintiendray 16 cum Privil . 24 .'

Object Details

ID: MEC0025
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: J. van Bylaer, J. van; J. van Bylaer, J. van
Places: Netherlands
Events: Dutch-Portuguese War: Capture of Bahia, 1624
Date made: 1624
People: Prince Maurice of Orange
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 67 mm
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