Medal cast

Two casts of a naval reward medal. Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth, hair adorned with pearls, in a large ruff and embroidered dress, face (left), figure (three quarters left). Legend: 'ELIZABETH . D . G . ANGLIE . F . ET . HI . REG.' Reverse: A large bay tree and building on an island, inscribed; ships in the distance, clouds above. Inscription, on either side of the bay tree: 'E . R .' On the island: 'NON . IPSA . PERICVLA . TANGVNT'. (Not even dangers affect it.)

Object Details

ID: SEC1073
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: 7 mm x 64 mm x 45 mm