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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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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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