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Medal commemorating the Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781
Medal commemorating the Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781. Obverse: Winged and draped figure of Victory standing on the prow of a Roman vessel, inscribed 'DOGGERS BANK' holding a wreath in her outstretched hand. Legend: 'PAX QVAERITVR BELLO.' (Peace is sought by war). On right: 'V . AVG . MDCC LXXXI'. Reverse: Inscription within a laurel wreath: 'EXIMIAE VIRTUTIS PRAEMIVM.' (The reward for extraordinary valour.) Legend: 'MVNIFICENTIA PRINCIPIS AVRIACI.' (By the munificence of the Prince of Orange). Fitted with a ring. A war medal worn with an orange-coloured ribbon with a white stripe in the centre. The gold medal was presented to admirals and officers of higher command.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0394 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Schepp, J. H. |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | American War of Independence: Battle of Doggerbank, 1781 |
| Date made: | 1781 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 36 x 28 mm |
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