Maritiem Digitaal
collectie zoeksyteem van de maritieme musea
Medal commemorating Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860)
titel | Medal commemorating Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860)
|
---|
inventarisnummer | MEC1582
|
---|
collectie | Coins & Commemorative Medals
|
---|
museum | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
|
---|
datum | 1854
|
---|
omschrijving | Medal commemorating Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860). Obverse: The Admiral, full-length on his quarterdeck, showing a 32-pounder. In full dress uniform, ribbon over right shoulder and KCB, a telescope in his left hand. On the capstan, a cocked hat and chart at which his right hand points. Legend: 'SIR CHARLES NAPIER. LADS WAR IS DECLARED.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the 'Duke of Wellington', under topsails, topgallant sails, jib and spanker. The Admirals's flag at the fore, a signal at main. Legend: 'THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.' Exergue: 'FLAG SHIP.' The whole surrounded by a rope.
|
---|
afmetingen | Overall: 44 mm
|
---|
Commentaar van bezoekers