Pendant medallion presented to Captain Stone, 1891 of the 'Pegasus'

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Pendant medallion presented to Captain Stone, 1891 of the 'Pegasus'

Pendant medallion presented to Captain Stone, 1891 of the 'Pegasus'. Plaque set in embossed border suspended from a crown and fitted with a ring. Presented to Capt Stone of the 'Pegasus', 1000th ship to enter port of Ghent, 1891. In a fitted glass-fronted oval display case with a typed copy of a letter of thanks from Captain Stone. Obverse: Legend, 'CERCLE COMMERCIAL ET INDUSTRIEL GAND'. Inscription: '24 DÉCEMBRE 1891 PEGASUS CAPITAINE STONE 1000E NAVIRE ENTRÉ AU PORT DE GAND PENDANT L'ANNÉE 1891'. Reverse: Inscription, in gothic letters, 'Président d'honneur J. de Hemptinne Président: A Vercruysse Bracq Vice Présidents: J. Vermandel A. Prayon De Pauw Administrateurs: L. De Smet Th. Morel de Westgaver A. Brasseur A. Maertens A. Hooreman P. De. Smet de Naeyer C. Carels J. Leirens C. Minne Trésorier: J. de Hemptinne Secrétaire: A. Verbaere'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC2697
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medallion
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	1000th ship to enter port of Ghent, 1891
Vessels:	Pegasus fl.1891
Date made:	1891
People:	Stone, C Tfl
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 115 x 72 mm
Parts:	Pendant medallion presented to Captain Stone, 1891 of the 'Pegasus' Pendant medallion presented to Captain Stone, 1891 of the 'Pegasus' (Letter) (MEC2697.1) Pendant medallion presented to Captain Stone, 1891 of the 'Pegasus' (Case) (MEC2697.2)