BEAUTIFUL HISTORICAL ADMIRAL EARL HOWE COMMEMORATIVE PEWTER MEDAL 1789

Description: Beautiful historical Admiral Earl Howe (1759-1806) Glorious First of June commemorative PEWTER Medal, dated 1789. The Medal is about 33 mm across, and weighs about 12.6 g. The Medal is by W. Mossop. A historical note. The Medal commemorates the first and largest naval engagement between Britain and France during the French Revolutionary Wars. The British Channel Fleet under Admiral Lord Howe attempted to prevent the passage of a vital French grain convoy from the U.S. which was protected by the French Atlantic Fleet commanded by Rear-Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse. The two forces clashed in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 nautical miles (700 km) west of the French island of Ushant on 1 June 1794. Howe inflicted a severe tactical defeat on the French fleet. In the aftermath of the battle both fleets were left shattered and in no condition for further combat. Howe and Villaret returned to their home ports. Despite losing seven ships of the line Villaret had bought enough time for the French grain convoy to reach safety unimpeded by Howe's fleet, securing a strategic success. However, he was also forced to withdraw his battle fleet back to port, leaving the British free to conduct a campaign of blockade for the remainder of the war. In the immediate aftermath, both sides claimed victory. Your Medal will be supplied as soon as payment is received. If you have any questions let me know before you bid. Shipping in the US is $10, and to the UK about $16 by eBay International Shipping. These rates do not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid. I combine shipments. Thanks and good luck!

Price: 247.45 USD

Location: Bloomington, Indiana

End Time: 2025-02-01T00:24:04.000Z

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