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.

Object Details

ID: MEC0259
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