Verdediging van Gibraltar, ter ere van George Augustus Elliot, baron Heathfield 1783

"Verdediging van Gibraltar, ter ere van George Augustus Elliot, baron Heathfield" is a silver medal created by Johann Christian Reich in 1783. It features a portrait of General George Augustus Elliot, who successfully defended Gibraltar against a Spanish siege during the Great Siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783). The reverse side depicts a scene of the siege, with a depiction of the Rock of Gibraltar and surrounding naval forces. This medal is a testament to the bravery and resilience of British forces during a pivotal moment in European history.