Scarce Davidson’s 1798 Nile Medal awarded to Petty Officers.

A rare medal which was a privately-issued in commemoration of the British victory at the Battle of the Nile, in 1798.
The medal was commissioned by Alexander Davison, whom Admiral Nelson had appointed the sole prize agent for the ships captured at the Battle of the Nile, he commissioned the medal from his profits.
Various grades were made, gold was presented to Nelson and his captains, silver to lieutenants and warrant officers, gilt bronze to petty officers and copper to Royal Marines and seamen.
This one is the gilt bronze version only awarded to Petty Officers, the gilt has now mostly worn away but there is still a good amount to show it was this issue. This one has also had a ring and ribbon added this is often seen, just because the recipient wanted to wear the medal, which was awarded as a medallion.
A very fine medal very rarely seen in this grade issued for petty officers and in a good collectable condition, ideal for investment.

Code: 15166