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Davison's Medal for the Victory of the Nile: CM.270-1989

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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 (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1798

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 47.6 mm Diameter 47.6 mm Weight 46.56 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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.270-1989
Primary reference Number: 229195

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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