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Medal commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794

Medal commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of the Admiral (left), hair tied with ribbon, full uniform, cloak over right shoulder. Legend: 'EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET.' Exergue: 'MDCCXCIX.' Reverse: A naval column, surmounted by Victory and surrounded by naval trophies. It stands on a plinth inscribed 'MEMORAE . VICTORY JUN 1ST . MDCCXCIV.' Exergue: 'FRENCH FLEET DEFEATD . VII SHIPS TAKEN.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC1423
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elder, Thomas Wyon the
Date made: 1799
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm