Medal - George III (Capture of Helder Point) 1799 front Medal - George III (Capture of Helder Point) 1799 back
Medal - George III (Capture of Helder Point) 1799 photo
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Medal - George III Capture of Helder Point

1799 year
Bronze 28.9 g 39 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1799
Composition
Bronze
Weight
28.9 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406476
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Column decorated with crown and flags on rocks to left, Helder Point in distance

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRIAE INFELICI FIDELIS.
LANDED IN HOLLAND & TOOK HELDER POINT AUGT. 27 1799.

Translation: Faithful to his country in its misfortune