Prize medal, The Cunard Steamship Company Limited

Obverse: Within a belt and buckle inscribed with the legend, the Company's crest, a crowned lion rampant holding the globe in its paws. Legend: "THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED". Reverse: Inscription: "Presented to Alfred Gemmell, member of the winning lifeboat crew R.M.S. Lusitania, 2nd Novr 1913". (name and date incuse). Fitted with a ring.

Object Details

ID: MED0318
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Lusitania 1906 (RMS)
Date made: ca.1913
People: Gemmell, Alfred; Cunard Line
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 35 mm
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