|
Date: |
|
Description: | Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782. Perforated badge of oval form showing on either side 'La Ville de Paris' under sails (two on fore, one on main and mizzen) flying the British above the French ensign at the stern, the Union flag crossed with the Royal standard above. Obverse: Legend: 'RODNEY FOR EVER'; '12 APRIL 82 A PROUD DAY FOR OLD ENGLAND'. Below ship: 'LA VILLE DE PARIS'. Reverse: legend, 'STRUCK TO THE'; 'MAN WHO HAS HUMBLED SPAIN HOLLAND & FRANCE'. Below ship: 'FORMIDABLE'.
caption: Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782; obverse
caption: Badge commemorating the Battle of the Saints, 1782; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Ville de Paris fl.1782 (French) Rodney badges Formidable fl.1782 (French) Lord George Brydges | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
-
-
-
-
Mug
Brown marbled mug, with three…
-
-
-
Mug
A mug, the body coloured…
-
Goblet
Silver goblet presented by the…
-
|