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Davison's Medal for the Victory of the Nile: CM.79.682-1919

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Davison's Medal for the Victory of the Nile

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-11-22) by Fry, Geoffrey

Dating

Production date: AD 1798

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 47.7 mm Diameter 47.7 mm Weight 40.52 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Peace standing on rocky shore holding in left hand an oval medallion with bust of Lord Nelson

  • Text: On oval medallion: EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Above: REAR ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A view of the British fleet going into action against the French

  • Text: Above: ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS. In exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGUST 1.1798. Edge: FROM ALEXR. DAVISON ESQUR. ST JAMES SQUARE A TRIBUTE OF REGARD
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.79.682-1919
Primary reference Number: 229194
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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