Admiral Gambier's medal, Bombardment of Copenhagen, 1807

Within a decorated border, engraved on both sides, a foul anchor, "G" (left) "R" (right). Legend:"A .DRIBOROUGH MR GR. H.M.S.AGEMEMNON" . Reverse: Legend and inscription "ADML. LORD GAMBIERS reward for SKILL AND BRAVERY. COPENHAGEN, 1807".

Object Details

ID: MED0012
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Attack on Copenhagen, 1807
Vessels: Agamemnon (1781)
Date made: ca.1807
People: Driborough, Alexander; Gambier, James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 47 mm
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