Miniature: Distinguished Service Medal, U S Navy
Awarded to Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly. Gilded bronze and enamel. Obverse: The American Eagle surmounted by a white star charged with a gold anchor. On a blue circle round the eagle "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" "NAVY". Reverse: A trident within a laurel wreath surrounded by a blue circle inscribed: "FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE". Fitted with a ring and a blue ribbon with a central yellow stripe.
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Object Details
ID: | MED2413 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Miniature medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
People: | Bayly, Lewis |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |