Prize medal, Royal Naval Training Ship

Inscription. Obverse: A foul anchor, with Royal Crown above. Legend: "ROYAL NAVAL TRAINING SHIP: REWARD OF MERIT". Reverse: Inscription within a wreath of laurel tied with a bow. Inscr. "PRESENTED TO (space for recipient's name) AS A REWARD OF MERIT". Clasp inscribed on reverse: "T.B.BAILEY COVENTRY REGD OCT 10 1856 NO.3888". Fitted with a loop and ring blue ribbon missing and clasp of laurel leaves.

Object Details

ID: MED0286
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bailey, T. B.
Date made: circa 1856
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 45 mm