Commemorative Cased Medal made from copper off Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant

A Scarce original circa 1898 Commemorative medal sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society', made from copper salvaged from Nelson's Royal Navy Flagship 'HMS Foudroyant' which foundered on Blackpool Sands on the 16 June 1897.
The obverse with bust of Nelson in Royal navy uniform and inscribed 'Horatio, Viscount Nelson' 'Born. 29th. September, 1758'. 'Died. 21st. October, 1805'. impressed to rim with 'Regd. No.311490" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1898.
The reverse inscribed 'Foudroyant. Lord Nelson's Flagship' 'Medal Struck From Copper of Vessel After Breaking Up' the centre with embossed representation of the ship in full sail, inscribed with details below 'Commenced Building, 1739 Launched At Plymouth April, 1798 Wrecked at Blackpool June, 16th, 1897.' Very good condition and contained in it original velvet lined fitted leather case with official inscription to the inside lid 'British & Foriegn Sailors Society' 'Sailors' Institute London, E. Shadwell'. Medal in very good condition, case a little shabby, catch in good working order.
Diameter approx 38mm.

Code: 67488