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Medal - Sir Ralph Abercromby Centenary of the capture of Trinidad
1897 year| Tin (White metal) | 36.53 g | 48 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1897 |
| Composition | Tin (White metal) |
| Weight | 36.53 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#170500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
View of the mole at Port of Spain flying the British colours (right), a ship at anchor (left), more ships in the distance and high hills. A boat pulling in foreground.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797 ·
MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI
Translation: He approves both of the people intermingling and of treaties being entered upon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sir Ralph Abercromby KB (sometimes spelt Abercrombie) (7 October 1734 – 28 March 1801) was a Scottish soldier and politician. He rose to the rank of lieutenant-general in the British Army, was noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars, and served as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland.He twice served as MP for Clackmannanshire, and he was appointed Governor of Trinidad.
