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Brest Squadron defeated in Action off Tory Island Sir J. B. Warren: CM.325-1944

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Brest Squadron defeated in Action off Tory Island Sir J. B. Warren

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1944-5-8) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

Production date: AD 1798

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.3 mm Diameter 38.3 mm Weight 30.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: uniformed bust of Sir J. B. Warren facing

  • Text: SR. J. B. WARREN BARONET.K.B. THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: British and French ships engaged in battle

  • Text: THE SISTER COUNTRY AGAIN RESCUED FROM INVASION n exergue: BREST SQADRON DEFEATD. OFF TORY ISLAND OCTOBER.12.1798.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.325-1944
Primary reference Number: 228885
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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