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Medals of the British navy and how they were won : with a list of those officers, who for their gallant conduct were granted honorary swords and plate by the Committee of the Patriotic Fund (1895)

Long, William H., 1840-1896 · London : Norie & Wilson · leaf 35

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ii 1665, below.These medals were not intended to be worn as decorations,but a beautiful oval medal, designed by Eoettier, issued atthe same time, was undoubtedly given to seamen who haddistinguished themselves, as a reward, and worn. Thismedal has on the obverse the bust of Charles II., crownedwith… … Next year Prince Eupert and the Duke of Albemarle(Monk) had a bloody fight with the Dutch in the Downs,lasting four days, June 1st.—4th., 1666. The loss was aboutequal, and the victory doubtful. NAVAL MEDALS. 19 The ships of De Euyter and Van Tromp were so shattered,that they were obliged to shift…

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