Boulton's Trafalgar Medal, in Tin

SKU: 02.GBR.0158.102.01

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country

Great Britain
date of institution

1805
remarks

The medal was engraved by Conrad Heinrich Küchler. A series of re-strikes were issued from 1806-1847, 1860-1895, and again in 1966. These medals differ in composition and are treated as collector copies. They are not listed here

History

The Boulton's Trafalgar Medal was established by Matthew Boulton, industrialist and founder of the Soho Mint, in 1805 in commemoration of Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. It was awarded by Matthew Boulton to all survivors of the Battle.

Silver medals were awarded to Captains and 1st Lieutenants while Tin medals were awarded to junior officers and enlisted men. Bronze medals were known to exist, but none were issued.

The medal was issued unnamed and without a suspension, although there are examples that have been privately rendered wearable. There are also examples that have been privately named on the reverse. Between 14000 and 16000 medals were awarded.

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