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Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805); obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Obverse: Bust of Nelson (left), hair tied behind. Full uniform. Pearl ring. Legend: 'ADM . VISC . NELSON.' Below: 'KILLED AT TRAFALGAR OCTR. 21 . 1805.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the Victory under plain sail. Pearl ring. Legend: 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY'. Exergue: 'VICTORY.' Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1489 Artist: unknown Date: 1843 Medium: gilded brass Size: 24 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.