© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Award - Victoria Battle of the Nile Medal ND
1858 year| Silver | - | 49 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1858 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
River god Nilus reclining left, watching the battle, legend in and below cartouche above; recipient name below
Scripts: Latin, Persian
Lettering:
AUGUST 1. 1798 WITH 14 SHIPS & A BRIG DEFEATED THE
FRENCH FLEET OF 15 SHIPS & 4 FRIGATES SUPPORTED
BY GUN BOATS AND A BATTERY ON SHORE
NINE SHIPS TAKEN AND 4 DESTROYED
Comment
By E. Cottrill
Issued well after the battle had concluded
