Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840

Obverse: The head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem and with hair tied in a knot. Legend: 'VICTORIA REGINA 1848'. Reverse: Britannia seated on a sea horse, a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Inscription on bar: '20 SEP BOAT SERVICE 1811'. Inscription on edge: 'D.L.ST.CLAIR, LIEUT.R.N.' The medal is suspended by a straight clasp from a white ribbon, edged dark blue.

Object Details

ID: MED0894
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William; Wyon, William
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Boat action in Wingo Sound, 1811
Date made: 1848
People: Queen Victoria; Clair, David Latimer St
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 36 mm