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'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2882
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