Davison's Trafalgar Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0159.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3,000-3,500 USD

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Estimated market value:

$3,000-3,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    White Metal/Copper
  • Inscription
    Obv: TRIA. JUNCTA. IN. UNO PALMAM QUI. MERUIT FERAT NATUS SEP.29.1758 HOSTE DEVICTO REQUIEVIT OCT.21.1805 ADMIRAL LORD NELSON D. OF BRONTE ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY Rev: THE LORD IS A MAN OF WAR EXODUS C.15.V.3. VICTORY OFF TRAFALGAR OVER THE COMBINED FLEETS OF FRANCE & SPAIN OCT.21.1805
  • Size
    52-54mm

History


The Davison's Trafalgar Medal was established by Alexander Davison, prize agent to Horatio Nelson, in commemoration of the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. It was awarded to all surviving men of the HMS Victory who participated in the Battle.

The medal was issued unnamed and was typically worn on a dark blue ribbon.

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