Prize medal, Royal Naval College (Literature and Mathematics)

Obverse: A man standing, (L) draped, two scrolls at his feet, left hand resting on a pedestal, pouring oil into a lamp held by a boy, draped (R). another seated (C) watching. Legend: "PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT". Exergue. "MDCCCXXXIII". Reverse: Inscription in six lines, the Royal crown above, crossed palm leaves resting on an oak wreath below. Inscription: "SCHOL: REG: NAV: ALUMNO. IN. LIT: PARIT: HUMAN: ATQUE IN DISCIP: MATHEMAT: PALMAM. MERITO". Fitted as a belt buckle. Awarded to Wiliam Henry Harris.

Object Details

ID: MED1361
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
Date made: ca.1833
People: Harris, William Henryfl; Spink & Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 48 mm