Admiral Lord Keith & the death of Sir Ralph Abercromby 1801, bronze medal by JG Hancock

Obv: uniformed bust of Lord Keith, LORD KEITH K.B. VICE ADMIRAL OF THE RED around

Rev: a Scottish soldier leans against a memorial to Sir Ralph Abercromby, 1801 RALPH ABERCROMBY WOUNDED MARCH 21 DIED MARCH 28 around

Condition: Good extremely fine, light mark to cheek; Diameter: 48mm

References: BHM 507; C-P 113/39; MH 552

Notes: Admiral George Elphinstone, Lord Keith (1746-1823), second in command of the Mediterranean fleet under Earl St Vincent. In 1801 he was in charge of naval forces involved in the Egyptian campaign. Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) secured victory at Alexandria but was mortally wounded in the battle.

Price £225