Admiral Nelson Commemorative Medal. 1905

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Small copper medal issued by the British & Foreign Sailor's Society to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lord Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar. Dating from 1905.

These medals were made from copper from Nelson's ships and were sold in aid of the 'Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund'. The front bears the image of Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar, "H.M.S. Victory" and below the caption, "Victory - 1905". The Reverse bears the inscription, "British & Foreign Sailor's Society - Copper from Nelson's Ships - E.R.VII" (E.R.VII = King Edward VII). Width : 31.5mm. Nice condition.

Inventory No. O-91

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