Medal commemorating the loss of the East Indiaman 'Kent', 1825; reverse

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Medal commemorating the loss of the East Indiaman 'Kent', 1825; reverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the loss of the East Indiaman 'Kent', 1825. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the brig 'Cambria' (right) hove-to and starboard-quarter view of the three-masted East Indiaman 'Kent' on fire (left), two boats plying between the two vessels. Exergue: '1 . MARCH, 1825'. Reverse: Legend. and inscription. 50 or 60 of these medals were struck in silver for issue to specific individuals and an unknown number in copper and white metal were sold as souvenirs. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2131 Artist: Thomas Halliday Date: 1825 Medium: silver Size: 48 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.