Medal commemorating the Sea Services Commemoration, 1919

Medal commemorating the Sea Services Commemoration, 1919. Obverse: Britannia, helmeted, in her left hand a trident, in her right hand a wreath, standing on a rock in the sea, a lion beside her, a battleship (left), a gunboat, a Zeppelin and airplane above (right). Legend: 'THE SURE SHIELD'. Exergue: '1914-1919'. Reverse: Within a laurel wreath tied with a bow, inscription, 'SEA SERVICES COMMEMORATION 4TH AUGUST 1914-1919'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2105
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Heming & Co
Date made: 1919
People: Heming & Co
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 52 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the Sea Services Commemoration, 1919