Medal - George III (Battle of Cape St. Vincent; Wyon, bronze) 1797 front Medal - George III (Battle of Cape St. Vincent; Wyon, bronze) 1797 back
Medal - George III (Battle of Cape St. Vincent; Wyon, bronze) 1797 photo
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Medal - George III Battle of Cape St. Vincent; Wyon, bronze

1797 year
Bronze - 38 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1797
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406343
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two cherubs above the sea blowing trumpets and supporting a red ensign and a naval crown

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VALOUR REWARDED
FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Elder