Battle of the Nive - 1813

Side 1:BY THE MERCY OF GOD. Victory flying left.

Side 2: DEC. / 9.10.11.12.13 / NEIVE / 1813

British Historical Medals 767, d'Essling 1545
Mm. 15 - Brass
By E. Thomason

British Historical Medals - 767 - THE BATTLE OF THE NIVE
Br. 15 published by E. Thomason
Obv. Victory flying left. BY THE MERCY OF GOD.
Rev. DEC. / 9.10.11.12.13 / NEIVE / 1813
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...The allied crossing of the river Nive began at dawn on the 9th December when General Hill's corps plus the cavalry and artillery waded across three fords in the vicinity of Cambo. General Beresford with the 3rd and 6th Divisions crossed the river over pontoon bridges further north. The crossing of the river was on a five mile front and the French, unable to withstand the onslaught, retreated towards Bayonne.
...One of a set of medals issued in 1815 ( see No. 888 ).

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