Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840).

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Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840).

Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840). Obverse: Sir Sidney Smith's bust (left), pigtail, full uniform. Star of Swedish Order of St. Seraphin. Legend: 'SIR WILLIAM SYDNEY SMITH K . S . OF SWEDEN.' Reverse: On the seashore an unclothed boy stands on a French flag, laurel branch in left hand, supporting with the other a shield upon which are depicted a naval crown over a mural crown intertwined with laurel branches. A palm-tree behind. Distant view of Acre. Exergue: 'BONAPARTE REPULSED AND SIEGE OF ACRE RAISED 20 MAY 1799.'

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Object Details

ID:	MEC1425
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Hancock, J.G.
Events:	French Revolutionary Wars: Defence of Acre, 1799
Date made:	1799
People:	Smith, William Sidney; Smith, William Sidney Hancock, J.G.
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 48 mm