American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1677 Dutch Fleet Burned
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| Item Description: |
MEDAL 1677 BETTS-58 DUTCH FLEET BURNED |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 50 |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-58 Brass This commemorates the "fireball" that destroyed the Dutch fleet and fort at Tobago, which made way for the French to take the island. This was just one part in the European battle for dominance of the valuable islands of the West Indies. Dies By Nyris.