Medal commemorating the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 and Admiral of the Fleet, Adam Duncan (1731-1804)

Medal commemorating the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 and Admiral of the Fleet, Adam Duncan (1731-1804). Obverse: The Admiral's bust (three-quarter right), long hair, full uniform. Ribbon over left shoulder and Star of Bath; the King's gold medal round neck. Legend: 'LORD VIST . DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN'. Below: 'ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE'. Reverse: Britannia, the Ensign in left hand, the right holding a wreath and leaning on a rudder, seated on a rock, against which the Union shield. At her feet a lion, tearing Dutch and French flags. Legend: 'BRITANNIA TRIUMPHANT'. Exergue: 'DUTCH FLEET DEFEATD 11 SHIPS TAKEN OCTR . 11 . 1797.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1403
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Camperdown, 1797
Date made: 1797
People: Duncan, Adam
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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