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Object connections:
Collection | Coins and medals, Commemorative medals |
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Gallery location | Not on display |
People | Depiction: Queen Christina |
Events | Torstenson War: Battle of Fehmarn, 1644 |
Object details:
Object ID | MEC0451 |
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Description | Medal commemorating the Battle of Fehmarn, 1644. A counter. Obverse: Bust of Queen Christina, draped, curls (right). Pearled border. Legend: 'REGINA CHRISTINA.' Reverse: Within a pearl border and laurel wreath tied with a bow. Inscription: 'X . ARMATIS DANOR . NAVIB . DVCTORE . WRANGELIO . CAPTIS . A . 1644.' (Ten Danish armed ships captured under the leadership of Wrangel in the year 1644.) |
Date made | 1644 |
Artist/Maker | Unknown Karlsteen, Arvid |
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Place made | Sweden |
Credit | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Materials | silver |
Measurements | Overall: 27 mm |
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