Naval reward medal

Naval reward medal. Obverse: The badge of the Royal Order of the Sword, crowned. Reverse: Inscription within laurel wreath, adorned with six ships' prows of antique design, 'FÖR TAPPERHET TILL SJÖS.' (For bravery at sea.) Fitted with a loop and ring for a blue and yellow ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MEC0472
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Sweden
Date made: 1809
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm