Found this in a box of random bits on my loft. It's rather knackered I know, and not 20th century, but interesting nonetheless. Just wanted to share, really, and wonder if anyone can give me any more info. No idea how it came to be in my possesion, but hey...
The "heads" side of the medal says: A . A. Hood Lord Bridport Admiral of the White.
The "tails" side says: Off Port L'orient & close to the French shore & batteries with 22 ships attacked and defeated the French fleet of 32 ships. Three ships and 228 guns taken. 23rd June 1795.
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