Stock No. 7342	Lord Nelson's return to England bronze medal
Charmingly designed bronze medal depicting all the warmth that the country felt for Lord Nelson. This medal was struck in 1800 to commemorate Lord Nelson's return to England in November 5, 1800 due to ill health. Obverse: Bust of Lord Nelson in naval uniform, facing left. Legend: ADMIRAL LORD NELSON. Reverse: Britannia, standing on the shore holding a victor's laurel over an approaching ship in full sail. Legend: HAIL! VIRTUOUS HERO, THY VICTORIES WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THY GOD. In exergue: RETURN TO ENGLAND/ NOV 5 1800. Maker :- Thomas Halliday

Condition :-Extremely Fine
Circa :- 1800
Size :- 38 mm (1.5 inches) diameter
According to Mr Lawrence Brown in Vol 1, No. 490 of "A Catalogue of British Historical Medals 1760 - 1960", on November 10, the new Lord Mayor of London was sworn in with the usual ceremonies and on this occasion, Lord Nelson was presented with the sword lately voted to him for his extraordinary services to the country. At the time, the sword cost 200 guineas and was richly ornamented with the handle embellished with gold, blue enamel and studded with diamonds. See the "Gentleman's Magazine" 1800, pp 1100 & 1101 for an account of the ceremony and speeches given.

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