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In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor's Society) was instrumental in
the program of events for the Nelson Centennial. A fund was set up known as 'The
Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund' and the King, who took a great interest in the
Society, allowed his initials, E.R. VII, to be stamped on the souvenirs. The
subscribers to the fund were able to acquire medals and badges, amongst other
items, for the donations and collections. The larger medals/badges were given
for 5 shillings and upwards, the small Victory charm (16.5mm) to everyone
sending 1 shilling (=5p) and upwards. Provision was also made for a Victory Shield
(for £5. 5s., five guineas, now £5.25) for schools to award annually to a boy or girl for
success.
Copper was also used to make Nelson busts which were available for donations of
£50. The remaining copper from H.M.S. FOUDROYANT was also acquired and used to
provide HMS Victory souvenirs for the boys and girls of the Empire.
(modified from http://blackwatch.napoleonicmedals.org/Nelson/M0812.htm
and other sites, text based on HMS Victory main site.)
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HMS Victory
medalet, 1905. This small "Victory" medallion was given to everyone subscribing one
shilling. The obverse shows the starboard broadside view of HMS Victory with
lower sails reefed to show the rigging shrouds. In the exergue below is
'VICTORY 1905'. On the reverse is written FROM B.F.S.S. NELSON CENTENARY
CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER, E.R. VII. Diameter 17mm. Some seem to have been
gilded originally. Others now show an oxide patina. 1670 |
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This is a
rarer version of the 17mm medalet showing the port broadside on the obverse.
The reverse has the wording: 'From BFSS Nelson Centenary containing Victory
copper E.R VII' .
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1905 Nelson /
Victory commemorative medalet within a four-pointed decorative star. Unlike most
of the basic medalets, the view is of HMS Victory port side but the
reverse text is the more common 'From BFSS Nelson Centenary containing Victory
copper E.R VII.
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Badge commemorating
the centenary of Nelson's death Centenary Memento of the Death of Admiral
Nelson. Dated October 21st, 1905. Cast from copper in the shape of HMS Victory.
Pin back fastener. This memorial pin has the following words cast into the
reverse: ‘Centenary Memento of the Death of Nelson, 1805 Oct. 21st 1905.
Containing Copper From H.M.S. Victory. The Gift of the Lords of the Admiralty to
British and Foreign Sailors Society. E.R.VII’ (i.e. Edward VII). Pin back is
intact. Height 28mm (1 1/8"). 1301 |
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Token Lord Nelson's
Death Centenary 1905. Obverse shows Lord Nelson with writing underneath 'Death
of Nelson Oct.21, 1805 centenary Memento Oct. 21, 1905'. Edging reads 'Presented
by British & Foreign Sailors Society - Containing Victory copper From Lords of
the Admiralty'. Reverse shows a ship with writing
underneath 'Victory Trafalgar Oct. 21, 1805'. Wording around edge reads 'England
Expects That Everyman Will Do His Duty - Thank God I have Done My Duty'.
Diameter 30mm (1 1/8"). Drilled for use as a pendant.
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HMS Victory Medal
1924 Reverse floral decoration surrounding the text ' Medal struck from copper
taken from HMS Victory 1924. Obverse shows HMS Victory almost bow on leading a
convoy with stunsails set and surrounded by the text 'Save the Victory Fund'.
The design is signed McM (W. McMillan). Diameter 32mm.
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