Medal commemorating William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672
Medal commemorating William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672. Obverse: The Prince mounted on horseback (left). Legend: 'WILHELMVS : III : D : G : PRINC : AVR : C : NAS:'. Reverse: His coat of arms crowned, surrounded by the Garter inscribed, 'HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE'. Prince William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0122 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1672 |
| People: | William I |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |