Watch List notes:

Centennial of the Battle of Trafalgar. Gilt Æ Medal set in glass frame (22mm, 7.72 g, 12h). Made by Spink & Son. Dated 21 October 1805 and 1905. Britannia standing left, resting foot on prow, holding spear and being crowned by Victory alighting right / HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON/ VICE ADMIRAL/ AND/ COMMANDER IN CHIEF/ ON THE 21 OCTOBER/ MDCCCV/ THE COMBINED FLEETS/ OF FRANCE AND SPAIN DEFEATED. Edge: CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1905. Hardy 120; BHM –; Eimer –. Superb EF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

A miniature version of the gold naval medal posthumously awarded to Nelson for the Battle of Trafalgar.