Sir Ralph Abercrombie & the Capture of Trinidad, centenary 1797-1897, silver medal

Obv: uniformed bust almost facing of Abercrombie

Rev: view of the mole at Port of Spain with ships at anchor, longboat in foreground, hills beyond

Condition: Extremely fine; Diameter: 48mm;

References: BHM 3623; E 1809

Notes: Laurence Brown (BHM) believes this medal was probably struck in Trinidad. Abercrombie himself, after a distinguished career, was mortally wounded at the Battle of Alexandria (1801) against Napoleon's forces in Egypt.

Price £125