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Trial piece, Naval Engineers medal
A trial piece. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of a two-masted paddle-steamer. Exergue: Ornamental head of a trident between oak branches. Reverse: Royal Crown over a foul anchor. Legend: 'FOR ABILITY & GOOD CONDUCT.' The whole within rope border. The space outside the border was used for engraving the recipient's name and ship.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1608 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, William |
| Date made: | 1842 |
| People: | Naval Engineers |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |
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