Lot 4236
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Earl St Vincent's Testimony of Approbation Medal, 1800, in silver (47mm), (BHM 489; Eimer 919) by C.H.Kuchler after John Flaxman, obverse, uniformed bust of Admiral Jervis left, reverse, seaman shaking hands with a naval officer and the words, 'Loyal/And/True'. With very small pierced hole at top edge for suspension, some spotting on reverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr John M. Bennett AM Collection.^^Awarded by Admiral Jervis to the officers, men and marines who had remained loyal to him during the 'Naval Mutiny' at the Nore.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650