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.'
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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 |