Prize medal of the School of Engineers, Chile

Prize medal of the School of Engineers, Chile, celebrating the centenary of independence. Obverse: An oval badge surmounted by a wreath of palm leaves tied with a ribbon and bow (centre). A cadet standing (left) on deck; a female figure seated (right) holding a rudder in her left and a spray of flowers in her right hand outstretched to him; a boats screw and, at her feet, a battleship in distance. Legend: 'MARINA DE CHILE.' Reverse: Inscription (above), 'ESCUELA DE INJENIEROS.' (School of Engineers.) Below, a scroll inscription (incuse): '1910.' Fitted with a loop, it was usually was awarded with a national tricolour ribbon, blue, white and red now missing.

Object Details

ID: MEC2642
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Rossi, Constante; Rossi, A. F.
Date made: 1910
People: Chilean School of Naval Engineers; Rossi, Constante Rossi, A. F.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 x 29 mm