Prize medal, TS Shaftesbury

Obverse: Britannia standing on the shore, her right arm upraised and beckoning, an anchor (R) a ship in the distance (L). Legend: "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY". Reverse: Inscribed: "Presented to J.S.Williams. 18 July 1885". (name and date incuse) FOR SUPERIOR CONDUCT". Legend: "School Board for London Training Ships Shaftesbury". Fitted with ring. Ribbon Missing.

Object Details

ID: MED0303
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Taylor, William Joseph
Vessels: Shaftesbury fl.1885 (Training Ship)
Date made: circa 1885?
People: Williams, J Sfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 38 mm