Newcastle Volunteers Prize Medal 1806
Obverse: Engraved on a smooth surface Mars (C) presenting a soldier (L) to Britannia seated (R) holding a trident in her left hand, a shield at her side. Reverse: Legend: "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY". Inscription: "PRIZE MEDAL Presd by Coll. Chennell to Thomas Johnson. LEFT BATTN N.V. Dec 24 1806". Fitted with a loop and ring.
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Object Details
ID: | MED0475 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Prize medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Bevill |
Date made: | 1806; 1809 |
People: | Johnson, Thomas; Chennel, Colfl |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | 47 mm |
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