Prize medal, Exmouth Sea Fencibles 1799

An engraved plate, edge engrailed. Obverse: On a lined background, the Royal Crown above, a foul anchor below. Legend: "Exmouth Sea Fencibles Merit Award. 1799". Reverse: Inscription: "Captn Mannings PRIZE MEDAL for Gun firing, September practice. I.C.M. (monogram)". Fitted with a bar and scarlet ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0236
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1799
People: Captain Mannings, Capt fl.1799; Exmouth Sea Fencibles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 56 mm x 41 mm