Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and Nelsonic Crimson Oakes

Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and Nelsonic Crimson Oakes. Obverse: The Admiral's bust (left), tie-wig, full uniform, with ribbon and star of K .B. Legend: 'GALLANT NELSON DIED OCTR. 21 OFF CAPE TRAFALGAR.' Reverse: Masonic emblems- a cross (left), and anchor (right) a compass in the centre between the moon and stars, the eye of God above, the sun rainbow and Noah's ark below. Legend: 'NELSONIC CRIMSON OAKES.' Exergue: 'COMMENCED JANY 19 1808.' The Nelsonic Crimson Oakes was a friendly society founded in 1808 in the Black Country.