Medal commemorating Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and 'Gypsy Moth IV'
Medal commemorating Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and 'Gypsy Moth IV'. Obverse: Bust of Sir Francis Chichester (left), wearing a cap. In the background mast and yacht rigging. Legend: 'SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER'. Reverse: Kneeling figure of Neptune (left) with trident in his right hand, and his left hand extended, grasping a laurel wreath. In the background a map of the world showing to the left America and to the right Europe and Africa. At the top of the map are two ships sailing - to the left 'Gypsy Moth IV', to the right the 'Golden Hind'. Legend: 'GYPSY MOTH IV 1966-67 GOLDEN HIND 1577-80'. Edge stamped: 'SILVER 191'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2882 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Spink & Son Ltd; Vincze, Paul |
Places: | London |
Events: | Francis Chichester's single handed circumnavigation, 1966-1967 |
Vessels: | Golden Hind (1577); Gypsy Moth IV fl.1966 |
Date made: | 1966-1967; 1966-7 |
People: | Chichester, Francis |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |