France, Constitutional Monarchy. A "Triumph Of The Vengeur" Medal, C.1794 GTRexclude Private Royal Marines

Private Royal Marines

miniature Knight in silver and enamels

Above the visor sits two rows of twisted silver aluminum bullion wire

Very light gilt wear on the obverse of the buckle

constructed of a smooth dark grey wool-blended base

France, Constitutional Monarchy. A "Triumph Of The Vengeur" Medal, C.1794 GTRexclude Private Royal MarinesIn die stamped copper, illustrating the naval ship Vengeur in the centre, burning and firing at the six British ships surrounding her, inscribed ""LE TRIOMPHE DU VENGEUR"" below, 84. 3 mm (w) x 83. 5 mm (h), spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: Le Vengeur du Peuple, called Le Vengeur, was a 74 gun ship of the line of the French Republican Navy, launched in 1762 and commanded by Captain J F Renaudin. In the battle of ""The Glorious First of June""