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Medal commemorating trade beyond the seas
Medal commemorating trade beyond the seas. Obverse: On pale blue enamel the harp of Ireland, gilt; above, one, below, two trefoils of green enamel. Legend is Gaelic. Reverse: On a black enamel shield a lion rampant, gilt, resting upon a single-masted medieval vessel, the hull gilt; mast and furled sail, surmounted by a flag of crimson enamel. Legend: 'TRADE BEYOND THE SEAS'. Below, inscription on a ribbon: 'GALWAY 1908'. Fitted with a scroll and ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2047 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | West |
| Date made: | 1908 |
| People: | West |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 45 x 56 mm |