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Description: | Medal commemorating the appointment of the Duke of Clarence as Lord High Admiral. Obverse: Head of the Duke of Clarence (right). Legend: 'H.R.H. WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . GEORG : IV : REX : MDCCCXXVIII.' Reverse: Britannia, armed, a trident in her right hand, a shield in her left, walking on the sea; two battleships under sail in the distance. Legend: 'HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP.'
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | William IV Robert F. medals Stopford Henning | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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