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Description: | Counter commemorating the action off Eckernf�rde, 1849. Obverse: The 'Christian VIII' on fire sinking, broadside starboard view of 'Gefion' in the distance, fort in foreground. Reverse: Inscription, 'ZERST�RUNG D . D�N . LINIENSCHIFFES CHRISTIAN VIII UND EROBERUNG DER FREGATTE GEFION ECKERNF�RDE 5 APRIL 1849.' (Destruction of the Danish line-of-battle ship 'Christian VIII' and capture of the frigate 'Gefion'). Legend: (in circle), 'DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET.' (Dedicated to the brave German warriors.)
caption: Counter commemorating the action off Eckernf�rde, 1849; obverse
caption: Counter commemorating the action off Eckernf�rde, 1849; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Christian VIII fl.1849 (Danish) Gefion fl.1849 (Danish) | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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