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Portrait Medal of Earl Howe for the defeat of the French at Ushant, the Battle of the first of June: CM.21-1963

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Current Location: In storage

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Portrait Medal of Earl Howe for the defeat of the French at Ushant, the Battle of the first of June

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1963) by The Perceval Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1794

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48.3 mm Diameter 48.3 mm Weight 53.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Earl Howe facing right, hair long tied with ribbon

  • Text: RIC . COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN Below bust: PAATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A view of the battle with Lord Howe's flag ship Queen Charlotte sinking a French ship

  • Text: Above: NON SORTE SED VIRTUE . In exergue: GALLOR. CLASSIS PROFLIG . DIE I JUNII. MDCCXCIV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.21-1963
Primary reference Number: 229188
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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