"Lively" Badge ca.1824

Obverse: A badge of two crossed foul anchors surmounted by a portuguese crown, oval bust of King John VI of Portugal, laureate, in long wig and mantle surrounded by brilliants. Reverse: an oval, inscribed: "G.J.BURSLEM 4" surrounded by a band with legend: "LIVELY" and semi-wreath of laurel below. Fitted with a bar, decorated with a central rose and straight spray of laurel, and pink and blue ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0225
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1824
People: King John VI of Portugal; Burslem, G J fl.1824
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 45 mm x 30 mm