Lot 2134
Great Britain. Medal, 1798. Eimer-890. Bronzed AE. 47 mm. By C.H.Kuchler. George III. Battle of the Nile, Davison's medal. Awarded by Lord Nelson's prize agent and confidant, Davison (1750-1829) to participants in the Battle of the Nile. Medals were given in gold and silver to officers, and bronze examples were given to other ranks. Obverse; Hope standing on a rock, holding an oval medallion with Nelson's portrait. Reverse; British fleet in Aboukir Bay awaits a battle with the French. Choice Extremely Fine. Value $500 - 700
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