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Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782

Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782. Uniface. A pierced badge of oval form showing 'Ville de Paris' under main and mizzen topsails, flying the British above the French ensign at the stern, surrounded by a ribbon. Legend: 'VILLE DE PARIS TAKEN BY S G B RODNEY IN THE GLORIOUS ACTION 12 APRIL 1789'. The property of a daughter of King George III.
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Object Details

ID: MEC1139
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: American War of Independence: Battle of the Saints, 1782
Vessels: Ville de Paris fl.1782 (French)
Date made: 1782
People: Rodney, George Brydges
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 x 44 mm
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