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M.00.49
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Medal, Conquest of Trinidad
Date
1897-00-00
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Medal, commemorating the Conquest of Trinidad by the British in 1797. Given to members of H. Priestly's English Cricketers playing in Trinidad in 1897. Bronze, in black lined case, 1897. Designs: obverse: the mountainous island; a harbour with the British flag flying and sailing ships; inscribed below: Moscerique probat/populos et Foedera/jungi; inscribed around the rim: To commemorate the Centenary of the conquest of Trinidad by the British, 1797; reverse: a portrait of Sir Ralph Abercromby. Stamped on case: Wyon/287/Regent Street W.
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