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Medal commemorating the discovery of Hawaii by Captain James Cook (1728-1779); reverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the discovery of Hawaii by Captain James Cook (1728-1779). Obverse: Bust of Captain Cook (left); H.M.S. 'Resolution' under sail (centre). Map of the Hawaiian Islands (right). Legend: 'CAPTAIN JAMES COOK DISCOVERER OF HAWAII'. Inscription: 'JAN. 18. 1778'. Reverse: A Hawaiian chieftain with right arm raised, a staff in his left hand; a boat and shoreline of palm trees in the background. Legend: 'KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT FOUNDER OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2117 Artist: Historic Medals Date: unknown Medium: white metal Size: 32 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.