Bronze medal commemorating British military victories in the West Indies and Newfoundland, 1762

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Recipient	Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
Title	Bronze medal commemorating British military victories in the West Indies and Newfoundland, 1762
Dates	1762
Abstract	A bronze medal issued to Jeffery Amherst to commemorate British military victories in the West Indies and Newfoundland in 1762. The face of the medal has a bust of King George III. The reverse of the medal displays a balance and an anchor in the center, with the words "Pax Auspicata Nov 3". Encircling the back of the medal are the locations of British military victories, including Havanna, Newfoundland, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tobago, and Granada, along with the dates of the battles. The names of the victorious British military commanders are also listed on the back of the medal, including Amherst, Ferdinand, Granby, Rodney, and Monckton.
Physical Description	1 item ; diameter 5 cm
Languages	English
Genre	Medals
Subject	Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Medals
Subject	Great Britain. Army – Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
Subject	Seven Years' War, 1756-1763 – Medals
Subject	Military decorations – Great Britain
Part of	Jeffery Amherst Collection
Finding Aid	View the finding aid for this item's collection
Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 3 Folder 5
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