Medal commemorating Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860)
Medal commemorating Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860). Obverse: The Admiral, full-length on his quarterdeck, showing a 32-pounder. In full dress uniform, ribbon over right shoulder and KCB, a telescope in his left hand. On the capstan, a cocked hat and chart at which his right hand points. Legend: 'SIR CHARLES NAPIER. LADS WAR IS DECLARED.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the 'Duke of Wellington', under topsails, topgallant sails, jib and spanker. The Admirals's flag at the fore, a signal at main. Legend: 'THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.' Exergue: 'FLAG SHIP.' The whole surrounded by a rope.
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Object details
| ID: | MEC1582 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Allen & Moore |
| Vessels: | Duke of Wellington (1852) |
| Date made: | 1854 |
| People: | Napier, Charles John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |