Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987

Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987. Obverse: The 'William Fawcett' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O flag (enamelled) below. Legend: 'The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.' Exergue: '1837-1987 150 YEARS'. Reverse: The Arms of the P & O Company. Legend: 'The William Fawcett depicted on this commemorative medallion is recognised as the first ship to carry the P & O flag.' Boxed.

Object Details

ID: MEC2791
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Creation of P&O Steam Navigation Co, 1835
Vessels: William Fawcitt fl.1837
Date made: 1987
People: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 86 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987
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