Prize medal, Greenwich Hospital School

Obverse:Bust of Admiral Lord Nelson in undress uniform (L). Legend: "PALMAM QVI MERUIT FERAT". Reverse: inscription within a roped circle. Legend: "GREENWICH HOSPITAL SCHOOL". Inscription: "For Attainments and good conduct To Charles H. Gibbs. 1865". (Name and dates incuse). Fitted with a ring and dark blue ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0278
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1865
People: Gibbs, Charles H.; Nelson, Horatio Royal Hospital School
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 41 mm