Detail View: Napoleonic Medallions: National Medals, Series of Medals on British Victories
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Filename:
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NM4222024009.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 Earl Howe
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Creator:
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James Mudie
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Contributor:
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William Wyon
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Subject:
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Military Figures
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Subject:
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French Revolutionary Wars
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Subject:
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British Victories
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Description:
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The verso of this bronze medallion features a bust of Admiral Earl Howe in decorated military uniform. The following engravings encircle the bust: “EARL HOWE ADM OF THE WHITE K:G:,” “MUDIE D:,” and “W.WYON.F.” The verso of the medallion specifically commemorates the leadership of Howe as he led the British to victory during the Battle of the Glorious First of June.
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Publisher:
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James Mudie
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Date:
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June 1, 1794
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Coverage:
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French Revolutionary Wars
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Coverage:
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Battle of the Glorious First of June
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Coverage:
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British Victories
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Coverage:
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Military Figures
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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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Source:
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Isabella Romanski
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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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