Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840

Obverse: The head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem and with hair tied in a knot. Legend: 'VICTORIA REGINA 1848'.

Reverse: Britannia seated on a sea horse, a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Inscription on the bars: 'ANSE-LA-BARQUE 18 DECR 1809', 'VICTORIOUS WITH RIVOLI'. Inscription on edge: 'WM. YOUNG'.

The medal is suspended by a straight clasp from a white ribbon, edged dark blue.

Object Details

ID: MED0873
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William; Wyon, William
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Capture of batteries at Anse la Barque, 1809; Napoleonic Wars: Action off Venice, 1812
Vessels: Victorious (1808); Rivoli fl.1812 [French navy]
Date made: 1848
People: Queen Victoria; Young, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 36 mm
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