Medal commemorating the opening of Tilbury deep water docks, 1886

Medal commemorating the opening of Tilbury deep water docks, 1886. Obverse: Within a rope border two medallions of arms divided by scroll ornaments. Legend: 'EAST & WEST INDIA DOCK COMPANY.' Reverse: Inscription, 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE TILBURY DEEP WATER DOCKS BY HARRY H . DOBREE ESQ. CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPANY APRIL 17TH 1886'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2087
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Opening of the Tilbury deep water docks, 1886
Date made: 1886
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm