Naval reward medal

Naval reward medal. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of England, the St Andrew's of Scotland, and a harp for Ireland; the cable encircles the whole. On the stock of the anchor the monogram of 'T.S' (Thomas Simon). Reverse: Naval engagement; in the foreground a ship sinking, on the stern of which is the artist's name 'SIMON', and on the bows of another 'T.S.', his initials. With a border of laurel leaves on both sides.

Object Details

ID: MEC1117
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Thomas Simon
Date made: 1653
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 x 46 mm