Prize medal, HMS Goliath

Obverse: Britannia standing on the shore, her right arm upraised and beckoning, an anchor (R) a ship in the distance (L) Reverse: Legend: "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY". Reverse inscription: "PRESENTED TO JOHN BUSHNELL (name incuse) ON BOARD THE TRAINING SHIP "GOLIATH" FOR SPECIAL GOOD CONDUCT". Fitted with a ring and dark blue ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0295
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Taylor, William Joseph
Vessels: Goliath 1857 [HMS]
People: Bushnell, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 38 mm