Medal cast

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of William III in armour, facing right, laureate. Legend: 'GVILIELMVS MAGNUS'. Reverse: William shown disembarking his cavalry. A hut in the background with a flag inscribed: 'FOR THES RELIGI AND LIBERTY' . Legend: 'GUIL . NAS . IN . TORBAY.BRIT.' Below: '1688'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1048
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Luder, Jan; Lüder, Jan
Events: Landing of William of Orange at Torbay, 1688
Date made: 5 Nov 1688
People: King William III
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 45 mm
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