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Medal - John Jervis, Earl St. Vincent Victory at the battle of Cape St Vincent
1797 year| Bronze | 66.3 g | 49 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 66.3 g |
| Diameter | 49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#89200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Recumbent female figure (Hispania) on seashore, leaning on Spanish shield, with motto 'PLUS ULTRA', from behind which a hare appears. A sword at her feet. Two ships of the line in action, the one jury-rigged. Legend (on a ribbon in two lines).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WITH 22 SHIPS AND 1428 GUNS PERSUED & DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET OF 37 SHIPS AND 2600 GUNS
FOUR SHIPS AND 382 GUNS TAKEN
FEBRUARY 14 1797
Engraver: John Gregory Hancock
Edge
Plain
