Medal commemorating the Swedish landing in Germany, 1630
Medal commemorating the Swedish landing in Germany, 1630. Obverse: Bust of King Gustavus Adolphus, laureate, in deep collar and armour (right). Legend: 'GVSTAV : ADOLPH : D : G . SVECO : GOTHO : VANDALO : REX : MAG.' (Gustavus Adolphus, by the grace of God, Great King of the Swedes, Goths and Vandals.) Reverse: Stern view of a ship, sails partially furled; the sun on horizon (right), towers of a fort in the foreground. Legend: 'NON EXORATVS EXORIOR.' (Unimportuned I rise.) Struck in commemoration of the landing of the expedition to help the Protestants of Germany.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0449 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1630 |
| People: | King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 48 mm |