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Description: | Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816. Obverse: The bust of the Prince Regent (left), laureate. Richly chased armour, Ribbon of Garter over left shoulder, Golden Fleece round neck. Over left shoulder a cloak with Stars of Garter, Thistle, St. Patrick, and Ste. Esprit of France. Legend: (outer) 'TO TAME THE PROUD THE FETTER'D SLAVE TO FREE' (inner) 'THESE ARE IMPERIAL ARTS AND WORTHY THEE.' Exergue: 'GEORGE PRINCE REGENT.' Reverse: General view of the bombardment. The crescent in the heavens over the town. Exergue: 'ALGIERS BOMBARDED ITS FLEET DESTROYED & CHRISTIAN SLAVERY EXTINGUISHED.' (Between oak and palm branches) 'EXMOUTH AUG . 27 1816'. One of only four struck (Kenneth Douglas-Morriss). A gold example awarded to Lord Exmouth is on display in the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth.
caption: Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating the bombardment of Algiers, 1816; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Princefl medals Thomas Rundell George Wyon Bridges & Rundell | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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