Prize medal, Greenwich Hospital School

Inscription. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Lord Nelson in uniform with epaulettes (L). Legend: "PALMAM QVI MERUIT FERAT". Reverse: inscription within a circle. Legend: "GREENWICH HOSPITAL SCHOOL". Inscription: "Nautical School for Nautical Science and Good Conduct". GEORGE A. CASEY 1857". (Name and date incuse). Fitted with a ring and dark blue ribbon in case of issue.

Object Details

ID: MED1670
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Halfhide
Date made: circa 1857
People: Greenwich Hospital School; Casey, George H.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm
Parts: Prize medal, Greenwich Hospital School