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Naval General Service Medal
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver:
Wyon, William
Production place:
Birmingham
Issued to surviving claimants in 1848. This medal covers naval engagements of the French revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1793 - 1815). Extended to cover all naval actions to Syria. One clasp inscribed with Syria. Named to "GEO MULLETT".
History note: Given by The Master & Fellows of Trinity College 1937
Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge
1847 -
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 35.29 g
Inscription present: Young Profile of Victoria.
Inscription present: Britannia with her trident seated on a sea horse.
Accession number: CM.TR.2062-R
Primary reference Number: 226880
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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Accession Number: CM.1364-2009
Accession Number: CM.1372-2009
Accession Number: CM.1378-2009
Accession Number: CM.1384-2009
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