Earl St Vincent's Testimony of Approbation Medal, 1800, in silver (47mm), (BHM 489; Eimer 919) by C.H.Kuchler after John Flaxman, obverse, uniformed bust of Admiral Jervis left, reverse, seaman shaking hands with a naval officer and the words, 'Loyal/And/True'. With very small pierced hole at top edge for suspension, some spotting on reverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr John M. Bennett AM Collection.
Awarded by Admiral Jervis to the officers, men and marines who had remained loyal to him during the 'Naval Mutiny' at the Nore.