Prize medal, Greenwich Hospital School

Obverse: Bust of Admiral Lord Nelson in uniform with epaulettes (L). Legend: "PALMAM QVI MERUIT FERAT". Reverse: inscription within a circle. Legend: "GREENWICH HOSPITAL SCHOOL". Inscription: "TO JNO. RETALLICK. REWARD 1840". (Name and date incuse).

Object Details

ID: MED0265
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Halfhide
Date made: circa 1840
People: Retallick, John; Nelson, Horatio Greenwich Hospital School
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm