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.

Object Details

ID: SEC0955
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
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