Medal commemorating Greek Independence and naval help from England

Medal commemorating Greek Independence and naval help from England. Obverse: Head of King George IV, hair tied with a ribbon (left). Legend: The King's title in Greek. Reverse: The head of a trident decorated between two dolphins; in Greek script below, 'A.O.K.D.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1575
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Pistrucci, Benedetto
Events: Greek War of Independence, 1821-1830
Date made: 1824
People: King George IV; Pistrucci, Benedetto
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm
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