Mint specimen of Merchant Navy Medal (2005-), in presentation box. Obverse: Profile portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) facing left. Legend: 'THE MERCHANT NAVY MEDAL 1805 . TRAFALGAR . 2005'. Reverse: The Merchant Navy badge. Legend: 'FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE'. The Merchant Navy Medal recognises and rewards meritorious service and acts of courage performed by British registered seafarers and members of the UK fishing fleets of all ranks. It was founded as a charitable initiative in 2005.