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Medal commemorating the French expedition to Ireland 1796-1797 and The Irish Friendly Association; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the French expedition to Ireland 1796-1797 and the Irish Friendly Association. Obverse: Two vessels in a rough sea, one partially dismasted (left), the other heeling dangerously (right), another in the distance. Legend: 'AFFLAVIT DEUS ET DISSIPANTUR'. Exergue: 'JAN MDCCXCVII'. Reverse: Within a circlet of leaves a crown and inscription. Legend: 'FRIENDLY ASSOCIATION'. Inscription: 'BANTRY GARRISON'. NB: Presented for defence of their post against the landing of the French fleet, which was wrecked in a storm. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1407 Artist: W. Mossop Date: 1797 Medium: bronze Size: 39 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.