Sir Sydney Smith, Promotion to Flag Rank 1805, white metal medal by Thomas Webb, rare in white metal

Obv: bust left of Sidney Smith, name and date around

Rev: COEUR DE LION (Lionheart) within oakwreath

Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 54mm

References: BHM 573; E 971; MH 549

Notes: Sir Sidney assisted the Pasha of Acre in preventing Bonaparte from taking the town of Acre in 1799 - the siege lasted two months. This action prevented Bonaparte from entering Syria, for which Smith was granted a knighthood.

Price £60