Description: | Medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798. Obverse: A winged female, recumbent at foot of a pyramid, holds in her left hand a medallion with Nelson's bust, inscribed: 'A . LD . NELSON.' In her right hand a cross, near which is a skull on the ground. Behind, a lion, harp and a palm tree. Legend: 'VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS' (Nothing withstands valour and arms). Exergue: 'VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT . I . 1798.' Reverse: Leaning against an anchor, the Union shield, the Royal Arms in centre, surrounded by laurel wreath. On a ribbon, which passes over both objects: 'NOV . 29 LAUS DEO 1798.' The heavenly eye casts its rays over the group. Legend: 'SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES' (under this sign thou shalt conquer). The date on the reverse is that of a thankgiving service for the battle at St. Paul's Cathedral, also the day on which Ferdinand IV of Naples entered Rome.
caption: Medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798; reverse |