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Description: | Medal commemorating the action off Tory Island, 1798 and Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren (1753-1822). Obverse: Bust of Sir J.B. Warren (right), pigtail, full uniform, ribbon of K.B. over right shoulder under the coat. Legend: 'SIR I . BORLASE WARREN BART . K . B . REAR ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE.' Reverse: Ireland, her shield near by, sits on a cannon by the seashore, playing the harp with the right hand, whilst the left holds up a laurel branch. A two-decker (British) under fore topsail, two distant sails. Legend: 'ATTACKED & DEFEATED THE FRENCH SQUADRON ON THE COAST OF IRELAD (sic).' Exergue: 'OCTO 12 1798.'
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Hancock John Borlase medals J.G. Warren | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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