Stock No. 2836	William, Duke of Clarence appointed Lord High Admiral. 1827
Extremely striking and well modelled gilt on copper medal. Obverse: Head of the Duke of Clarence, right, in high relief. Around rim: "H.R.H. WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. GEOR: IV: REX: MDCCCXXVII". Reverse: Britannia with trident and shield, striding along the foreshore. Ships at sea in the background. HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE. HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP. See British Historical Medals 1760 - 1960 by Laurence Brown. Vol 1, p.316 No.1296. Maker :- John Henning

Condition :-Extremely fine with the original gilding totally intact
Circa :- 1827
Size :- 2.6 inches (65mm) diameter
On the death of his elder brother, the Duke of York, in 1827, the Duke of Clarence became heir to the throne. He received an increase in income and was appointed Lord High Admiral of England, a post which had been revived for the occasion. However, he resigned the office in 1828 as a result of objections made by the Duke of Wellington regarding Royal expenses. William Henry, Duke of Clarence was the third son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He entered the navy at the age of thirteen. He became a friend of Nelson and gave away the bride at Nelson's wedding in Nevis. His advent to the throne was welcomed with great relief by the general populace. This medal is considered to be "Extremely Rare" in gilt on metal.

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