Admiral Earl Howe - 1794
Side 1: ADMIRAL EARL HOWE |
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Side 2: THE MEMORABLE / VICTORY GAINED OVER / THE FRENCH FLEET / JUNE. 1. 1794
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British Historical Medals 384, D&H 6 (Hampshire) |
Mm. 35 - White metal |
On 1st June 1794, in the Atlantic Ocean, the Royal Navy, under the command of the Admiral Richard Howe defeated the Revolutionary France navy, under the command of L. T. Villaret de Joyeuse (Third Battle of Ushant). |
British Historical Medals - 384 - BATTLE OF THE FIRST OF JUNE |
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WM 35 by W. Mossop |
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Obv. Uniformed bust of Earl Howe wearing cocked hat left, branches below. ADMIRAL EARL HOWE |
Rev. THE MEMORABLE / VICTORY GAINED OVER / THE FRENCH FLEET / JUNE . 1 . 1794 branches below. |
WM N. |
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D. & H. Hants 6 & 7. |
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BM; NMA; NMI. |
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Some specimens have a trefoil after the date. See also note to No. 382. |
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