Battle of Cape St. Vincent (Nelson) - 1797

Side 1: ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. Bust of Nelson left.

Side 2: In the field: ST . VINCENT 15 ENG. DEFEATED 27 SPANISH & CAPTURED 4 FEB. 14. 1797

British Historical Medals 437
Mm. 20 - Brass

British Historical Medals - 437 - BATTLE OF CAPE OF ST VINCENT
AR, AE gilt, Br. Pr. 20 by ?
Obv. Uniformed bust of Lord Nelson left. ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY.
Rev. ST . VINCENT / 15 ENG. / DEFEATED / 27 SPANISH / & / CAPTURED 4 / FEB. 14. 1797
AR R; AE gilt R; Br. N; Pr. R.
M.H. 514; S. P/28
AM; BM; NMM; UM.
This medal was struck c. 1805 and was issued, together with Nos. 454, 511 and 591 in a small silver box. The complete set in a box is very rare. See also note to No. 433.