An image showing 'Medal commemorating the wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897; obverse'

+ -

Medal commemorating the wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Medal commemorating the wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897. Obverse: Port broadside view of HMS 'Foudroyant' at anchor. Legend: 'FOUDROYANT.' Reverse: Inscription and legend, 'MADE FROM COPPER BOLT OF NELSON'S FLAGSHIP FOUDROYANT.' Fitted with a loop and ring.

Back to search results

Buy a print License an image

For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.

Object details

ID:	MEC2147
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	Wreck of the Foudroyant, 1897
Vessels:	Foudroyant (1798)
Date made:	1897
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caldwell Collection
Measurements:	Overall: 17 mm