The Marine Society, Reward of Merit

Presented to Charles Henry Booth d.1968. Obverse: Britannia seated (R), a trident and shield at her side, clasping the hand of a naval boy, the muzzle of a cannon at his feet; the stern of a vessel with Union Jack (L) a ship in the distance (R). Legend: "MARINE SOCIETY INSTITUTED MDCCLVI" Exergue: "INCORPORATED MDCCLXXII". Reverse: inscription within a floral wreath. "REWARD OF MERIT TO (incuse) CHARLES BOOTH 16TH JUNE 1898". Fitted with a bar and dark blue ribbon.

The medals were presented to former Warspite boys for five years of exemplary service after they had left the ship and joined the Merchant Navy. They are now awarded annually for deeds of exceptional merit at sea.

Object Details

ID: MED1624
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
People: Booth, Charles Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 47 mm