Medal cast

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Boscawen (right). Legend: 'TO BRAVE ADML.BOSCAWEN'. Reverse: A kneeling French officer delivers to Boscawen the key of Louisbourg and his sword. Legend: 'I SURRENDER PRISONER'. Exergue: '1758'.

Object Details

ID: SEC0953
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Events: Seven Years' War: Capture of Louisbourg, 1758
Date made: 26 Jul 1758
People: Boscawen, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 26 mm
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