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Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of Cook in naval undress uniform (three-quarter right). Legend: 'CAPT: JAMES COOK'. Reverse: Inscription: 'KILL'D . BY THE INDIANS . AT O'WHYHEE . FEBRUARY 14.1779.' Exergue: Two oak branches.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC0955 |
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| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Death of Captain James Cook, 1779 |
| Date made: | 14 Feb 1779 |
| People: | Cook, James |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 6 mm x 38 mm |