Medal - George III (John Moore; bronze) ND (1820) front Medal - George III (John Moore; bronze) ND (1820) back
Medal - George III (John Moore; bronze) ND (1820) photo
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Medal - George III John Moore; bronze ND

1820 year
Bronze - 40 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Issuing entity
James Mudie
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1820
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#408512
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

British soldier protecting the fallen body of Sir John Moore from the attacks of the French eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEATH OF SIR JOHN MOORE
CORUNNA 16 JANUARY 1809

Engraver: J. A. Couriguer