RecordMedal (obverse), of Admiral Sir William Carnegie< 1 of 1 > Back
Medal (obverse), of Admiral Sir William CarnegieThis is the obverse of a large naval gold medal awarded to William, Earl of Northesk, in 1805 for his part in the Battle of Trafalgar. This medal has an image of Britannia receiving a laurel from the winged figure of Victory depicted on it. The medal is fitted with a sewn together length of silk ribbon. Carnegie was 3rd-in-command at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. His ship, HMS Britannia, was in almost constant action for 5 hours after breaking through the enemy line during the battle. As a result, 52 of the ship's crew were killed or wounded during action. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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