Nelson. Flagship medal. 1897

Obverse

Bust of Nelson three-quarters left, in uniform and hat.

Lettering:
HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON
BORN, 29th. SEPTEMBER, 1758.
DIED. 21st. OCTOBER, 1805
REG. No. 311490

Reverse

A view of H.M.S. Foudroyant at sea, the legend with details.

Lettering:
"FOUDROYANT". LORD NELSON'S “FLAGSHIP.”
COMMENCED BUILDING, 1789.
LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798.
WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL
JUNE 16th.1897
MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP. 

38mm. Extremely fine.