The Davidson Medal, in Honor of Lord Nelson, and the Victory of the Nile

Medalist: Conrad Heinrich Küchler German

1798

Not on view

Examples of this medal in gold, silver, and bronze were given by Alexander Davison to Lord Nelson and his men in honor of the victory of the Nile.

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Title: The Davidson Medal, in Honor of Lord Nelson, and the Victory of the Nile
Artist: Medalist: Conrad Heinrich Küchler (German, ca. 1763–1821)
Date: 1798
Culture: German
Medium: Bronze, struck
Dimensions: Diameter: 48 mm
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1909
Object Number: 09.226
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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