Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Boscawen (1711-1761) and the capture of Louisbourg, 1758
Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Boscawen (1711-1761) and the capture of Louisbourg, 1758. Obverse: Admiral Boscawen, half-length figure (right). Legend: 'ADML BOSCAWEN TOOK CAPE BRETON.' Reverse: View of ships in harbour. Legend: 'LOUISBURG HARBOUR.' Exergue: 'IUL . 26 1758.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2766 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Seven Years' War: Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 |
| Date made: | 1758 |
| People: | Boscawen, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |