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Medal commemorating the centenary of the British India Steam Navigation Company, 1956

Medal commemorating the centenary of the British India Steam Navigation Company, 1956. Obverse: Britannia standing with a trident and shield, a lion passant behind her. Legend: 'BRITISH . INDIA . STEAM . NAVIGATION CO . LTD'. Reverse: Within a wreath tied with a bow, inscription, '1856-1956'. Inscription on edge: 'PEGGY McKILLEN THE MERCHANT NAVY FLOWER GIRL'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2113
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Pinches, J.R.
Events: Creation of the British India Steam Navigation Company, 1856
Date made: 1956
People: British India Steam Navigation Company Limited; Pinches, J.R.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the centenary of the British India Steam Navigation Company, 1956