Medal commemorating the ship 'Vivat'
Medal commemorating the ship 'Vivat'. Uniface. Port-quarter view of a three-masted merchantman under foresail and topsails within a wreath of laurel in relief; above, a ribbon inscribed 'NEDERLANTS WALVAAREN' and on stern 'SCHIP VIVAT'. A badge, cast and chased, possibly presented to the captain for successful trading.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0259 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | Netherlands |
Vessels: | Vivat (fl.1790) |
Date made: | circa 1790 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 52 mm |