Medal commemorating the Institution of Naval Architects

Medal commemorating the Institution of Naval Architects. Obverse: Shield of the Institution of Naval Architects surmounted by a naval crown and trident-head, supported by dolphins with oak sprays above them. Reverse: A scroll, inscribed 'INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS, FOUNDED A.D. 1860', a trident-head above and rose, shamrock and thistle sprays below. Fitted with a loop and ring and a bow of red and blue ribbon edged with white and a badge engraved '1897'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1192
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin
Date made: 1860
People: Institution of Naval Architects
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm