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.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1117 |
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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 |