Medal cast

Casts of the obverse and reverse of a naval reward medal. Obverse: Bust of Elizabeth, full face, wearing high crown, necklace with pendants, ruff open in front, erect behind, gown and sleeves puffed in diamond-shape pattern and jewelled; on shoulders high pointed bows; she holds sceptre and orb. Legend: 'DITIOR . IN . TOTO . NON . ALTER . CIRCVLVS . ORBE.' (No other circle in the whole world more rich.) Reverse: A bay tree (on an island with buildings), uninjured by lightning and winds, flourishing upon the island, inscribed, 'NON . IPSA . PERICVLA . TANGVNT.' (Not even dangers affect it.) Three ships in the distance, monsters in the sea. Floral border.

Object Details

ID: SEC1070
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Events: Anglo-Spanish War: Spanish Armada, 1588
Date made: 1588
People: Queen Elizabeth I
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 13 mm x 68 mm