Naval reward medal

Naval reward medal. Obverse: Short bust of Gustavus III with long hair (right). Legend: 'GUSTAF III SVERIGES KONUNG.' (Gustavus III, King of Sweden.) Reverse: Within a wreath of laurel adorned with antique prows. Inscription: 'FÖR TAPPERHET TILL SIÖS.' (For bravery at sea.) Fitted with a loop and ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC0465
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Fehrman, C. G.
Places: Sweden
Date made: 1789
People: King Gustav III of Sweden
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm