Detail View: Napoleonic Medallions: National Medals, Series of Medals on British Victories
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Filename:
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NM4222024017.JPG
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Title:
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National Medals, Series of Medals on British Victories
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Alternative Title:
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Admiral Sidney Smith
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Creator:
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James Mduie
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Contributor:
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George Mills
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Subject:
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British History
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Subject:
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French Revolutionary Wars
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Subject:
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Military Figures
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Description:
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This bronze medal commemorates Admiral Sir Sidney Smith specifically for his leadership quality displayed during the Siege of Acre. The verso of this medallion displays a bust of Admiral Sir Smith in decorated military uniform. Surrounding the bust are the inscriptions “ADMIRAL SIR S SMITH,” “MUDIE D,” and “MILLS F."
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Publisher:
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James Mduie
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Date:
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May 20, 1799
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Coverage:
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British History
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Coverage:
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French Revolutionary Wars
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Coverage:
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Admiral Sidney Smith
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Genre/Form:
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Medal
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Source:
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James Smith Noel Collection
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Language:
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English
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Rights:
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This image may be used without charge for non-commercial web sites under the condition that the sites or pages on which images appear properly identify William N. Gray as a creator, and provide a link back to the home page of the Noel Collection. please request permission to publish or distribute images from the Noel Collection Curator.
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