Medal commemorating the Sea Services Commemoration, 1919

Medal of the Sea Services Commemoration, 1919. Obverse: Britannia, helmeted, in her left hand a trident, in her right 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'. In fitted case of issue.

Object Details

ID: MEC2778
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Heming & Co
Date made: 1919
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the Sea Services Commemoration, 1919
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