Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II (1885)
Hawkins, Edward, 1780-1867, Franks, Augustus Wollaston, Sir, 1826-1897, Grueber, Herbert A. (Herbert Appold), 1846-1927 · London : Printed by order of the Trustees of the British museum · leaf 457
mbolize the Emperorand George I. 45. Naval Action off Cape Passaro. n31A^t> 1718. An eagle destroying seven smaller birds. Leg. nvnca nadiecontra sv senor. (Never any one against his Lord.) Ex.Within arabesque, *, the mark of Georg Wilhelm Vestner. Rev. A naval action off the coast of siracvsa… … 45. Naval Action off Cape Passaro. MB. M. M. Very rare. This medal was executed at Nuremberg. The eagle is theEmperor, who by the destruction of the smaller birds showshow impolitic it is to contend against superiors. Syracuse andMessina were the cities which most strongly resisted the attacksof…
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