Medal cast

Two casts, obverse and reverse of a naval reward medal. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St.George's cross for England, St Andrew's cross for Scotland, and a harp for Ireland. Cable encircles the whole. Reverse: A naval engagement. A border of naval trophies on both sides.

Object Details

ID: SEC1079
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Simon, Thomas; Thomas Simon
Events: First Anglo-Dutch War, 1652-1654
Date made: 1653
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 8 mm x 55 mm