Battle of Becahy Head Medal

I just picked this guy up this afternoon. I don't know much about it but I was attracted to the design.

 

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I likes it! That sure is a pretty design.

 

That realy is a lovely medal :hail: here is a link to some of the history of what it is commemerating :kewl:

http://www.socyberty.com/History/The-Battle-of-Beachy-Head-Sussex-England-1690.648375

It was a great Fench victory over a combined British and Dutch fleet but the French Admiral threw away any advantage he had gained by it

 

a nice even chocolate color too, very nice.

 

Cool design. I like it!