Medal commemorating the capture of Guadeloupe, 175

item reference GLRRM : 07597

item type medals

Medal commemorating the capture of Guadeloupe, 1759. Mounted in a silver case with description. Obverse: Pallas standing (left), placing one foot upon an antique prow, holds a trident and a military standard. Before her 'MOORE', behind her 'BARRINGTON', both placed vertically. Exergue: 'SOC . PROM . ARTS AND . COMMERCE'. Reverse: Britannia, leaning upon her spear, her shield at her side, raises a suppliant female holding sugar canes. Legend: 'GVADALVPE . SVRRENDERS'. Exergue: 'MAY . I . MDCCLIX'.

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