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Medal

Where made LondonEngland, Europe
Mediumbronze
DimensionsObject/Work: 47.5 mm, 52.53Gm
Object/Work: 47.5 mm, 55.19Gm
Object/Work: 47.5 mm, 60.1Gm
ClassificationsArtworks/Commemorations/Photographs
Terms
    Object numberN0277
    DescriptionObverse Description: Uniformed bust of Earl Howe right, hair long tied with ribbon. RIC . COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN (Richard, Earl Howe, British Admiral). Below Bust: PATRIAE DECVS ET TVTAMEN (The country's glory and defence).
    Reverse Description: A view of the battle with Lord Howe's flagship Queen Charlotte sinking a French ship. NON SORTE SED VIRTUE. (Not by luck but by valour). In exergue: GALLOR . CLASSIS PROFLIG . / DIE 1 JUNII ./ MDCCXCIV. (French fleet routed on the 1st June 1794).
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