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Medal commemorating the Battle of Lepanto, 1571; reverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Obverse: Bust of Don John of Austria in armour and ruff and order (left). Reverse: His statue on a rostal column, Turkish trophies below; Victory flying above, bird's-eye view of battle in the distance. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0225 Artist: G.V. Melone Date: 1571 Medium: bronze Size: 40 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.