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An image showing 'Medal commemorating the salvage of the Russian Fleet 1857-1860; obverse'
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Medal commemorating the salvage of the Russian Fleet 1857-1860

Medal commemorating the salvage of the Russian Fleet 1857-1860. Obverse: A trophy of an anchor, gun and flag flanked by a barrel (left) and pile of shot (right). Legend: 'TO COM: THE RAISING OF THE RUSSIAN FLEET FROM THE HARBOR OF SEVASTOPOL.' Exergue: 'BY J. E. GOWEN'. Reverse: A two-decker warship resting upon two pontoons; a quay, buildings and hills behind. Legend: '1857-58-59-60'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2129
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Taylor, William Joseph
Events: Salvage of the Russian fleet, 1857-1860
Date made: 1860
People: Cowan, J. E.; Taylor, William Joseph
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm