Naval Gold Medal
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naval-gold-medal-199-2723727
title:
Naval Gold Medal
text:
The Naval Gold Medal was awarded between 1793 and 1815 to senior officers of the Royal Navy for specified actions. Two different sizes were struck. 22 large medals were awarded to flag officers (admirals), commodores and captains of the fleet. 117 smaller medals were awarded to captains. As a separate medal was awarded for each action, it was possible for a recipient to receive and wear more than one. Awards of the gold medal were discontinued after 1815, as would-be recipients became eligible f
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description:
Awarded to senior officers of the Royal Navy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Gold_Medal
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date modified:
2024-01-08T15:47:18Z
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