COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS. BRITISH MEDALS. George I, Naval Action off Cape Passaro, Silver Medal, 1718, by John Croker, laureate and armoured bust right, hair long, rev the King as Neptune atop a rostral column, amidst naval trophies, SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, 45mm (MI 439/42; Eimer 481; MH 150). Nearly extremely fine.
The Spanish Fleet, commanded by Admiral Don Anthonio de Castañeta was defeated by Admiral George Byng (1663-1733), who destroyed or captured the majority of the ships, and took the Spanish Admiral prisoner.
Estimate: £250-300