Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816
Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816. Obverse: The bust of the Prince Regent (left), laureate. Richly chased armour, Ribbon of Garter over left shoulder, Golden Fleece round neck. Over left shoulder a cloak with Stars of Garter, Thistle, St Patrick, and Ste. Esprit of France. Legend: (outer) 'TO TAME THE PROUD THE FETTER'D SLAVE TO FREE' (inner) 'THESE ARE IMPERIAL ARTS AND WORTHY THEE.' Exergue: 'GEORGE PRINCE REGENT.' Reverse: General view of the bombardment. The crescent in the heavens over the town. Exergue: 'ALGIERS BOMBARDED ITS FLEET DESTROYED & CHRISTIAN SLAVERY EXTINGUISHED.' (Between oak and palm branches) 'EXMOUTH AUG . 27 1816'. One of only four struck (Kenneth Douglas-Morriss). A gold example awarded to Lord Exmouth is on display in the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1189 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Thomas; Rundell, Bridge & Rundell |
Events: | Bombardment of Algiers, 1816; Bombardment of Algiers, 1816 |
Date made: | 1816 |
People: | King George IV; Wyon, Thomas Rundell, Bridge & Rundell |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 50 mm |
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