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Medal commemorating the capture of Belle Isle, 1761
Medal commemorating the capture of Belle Isle, 1761. Obverse: Bust of Britannia (left), head bound with a fillet, hair twisted into a knot behind, no drapery. In front, the cap of Liberty; behind, the trident. Legend: 'O . FAIR . BRITANNIA . HAIL .' Pearl border. Reverse: Victory, running (right), bears in her left hand a trophy consisting of a palm branch, armour and shield with French lily. In her right a cornucopia full of fruit. Legend: 'BELLEISLE . TAKEN . MDCCLXI'. Pearl border.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1307 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Kirk, J. |
| Events: | Seven Years' War: Capture of Belle Isle, 1761 |
| Date made: | 1761 |
| People: | Kirk, J. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |