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H.M.S. 'Foudroyant' medallion
Copper medallion. Obverse: Bust of Nelson in uniform and hat, facing 3/4 left. Inscription: HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON BORN 29 SEPTEMBER 1758 DIED 21 OCTOBER 1805 REG NO 311490. Reverse: View of ship 'Foudroyant'. Inscription: 'FOUDROYANT LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 LAUNCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP.'
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Object Details
| ID: | REL0526 |
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| Collection: | Relics |
| Type: | Medallion |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Foudroyant (1798) |
| Date made: | After 1898 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm; Diameter: 38 mm |