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. Diptych dial for latitudes 42°-54° North. Rectangular diptych dial consisting of two leaves that fold flat when not in use. Leaf I is chipped at its right-hand corner (the non-hinged end). Leaf Ia displays a standard windrose except eight winds
1628
National Maritime Museum

Coin pattern - shilling. Coin pattern - shilling. Obverse: Shield of Britain, crowned, within the collar and badge of Order of the Thistle (all within the Garter). Legend: 'CAROLVS D : G . ANG . SCO . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . FIDEI . DEF.' Revers
1628
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating Admiral Hein and the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Medal commemorating Admiral Piet Hein (1578-1629) and the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Obverse: A general view of the naval action.
1628
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating Admiral Hein and the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Medal commemorating Admiral Piet Hein (1578-1629) and the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Heyn in armour, lac
1628
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating Admiral Hein and the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Medal commemorating Admiral Piet Hein (1578-1629) and the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Obverse: Map of the western hemisphere. 
1628
National Maritime Museum

A Dutch Ship and a Kaag in a Fresh Breeze. Under a tall pale blue sky, with light shimmering through white clouds, a number of ships can be seen sailing in a fresh breeze. A small whale or dolphin is spouting water, in the foreground, amid the choppy wave
1628–30
National Maritime Museum