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THBALEXANDER DAVISON'S BATTLE OF THE NILE MEDAL IN A CARVED IVORY CASE London, Circa 1798 Case height 0.5". Width 2.5".
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ALEXANDER DAVISON'S BATTLE OF THE NILE MEDAL IN A CARVED IVORY CASE
London, Circa 1798
Copper or bronze medal, the obverse with "Rear Admiral Nelson of the Nile" and a scene of Peace holding olive branches in her right hand and supporting a portrait medallion of Nelson, "Europe's Hope and Britain's Glory", with her left arm, and the reverse with "Almighty God Has Blessed His Majesty's Arms" and a scene of the English Fleet at Aboukir Bay. Alexander Davison, Nelson's friend and sole prize agent for the ships captured in the Battle of the Nile, had this medal struck and presented it to all who took part in the action.
Case height 0.5". Width 2.5".
Notes:
Under the command of Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, the Royal Navy soundly defeated the French Navy during the Battle of the Nile (also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay), which took place in early August 1798. For the two months prior, Nelson's fleet had pursued Napoleon across the Mediterranean as he captured Malta and landed his army in Egypt. The French fleet was anchored in a defensive position in Aboukir Bay, but the British ships boldly attacked. After only three hours, nearly the entire French fleet, and several thousand French sailors, were lost. The battle ultimately put the Royal Navy in the dominant position it retained for the rest of the Napoleonic Wars and encouraged other European countries to turn against France.
Davison (1750-1829) distributed gold versions of this medal to Nelson and his captains, silver versions to lieutenants and warrant officers and gilt metal versions to petty officers. The copper versions were distributed to seamen and marines. In addition to these medals, Davison is responsible for the Nelson Memorial at his estate at Swarland, Northumberland.**This item is not available for international delivery. Please be aware of your local regulations regarding the sale of marine mammal parts and bid accordingly.**Condition
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