Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal . Obverse: Ship in the foreground in a storm, second ship in middle distance sailing with a fair breeze towards the rising sun. Legend: ASPERA NOS TENVERE DIV. NVNC' (the boisterous skies, that long have held us, now are clear).. Reverse: Altar with burnt offering. Inscribed on the front: 'FORTVNAE REDVCI EX VOTO' (in fulfilment of a vow to Fortune for safe return). On lower step: 'MDCLXXXIX . D . XXIVN'. Legend: 'MENS PIA, MENS SVMMO VICTIMA GRATA DEO' (A faithful heart, a pleasant offering to almighty God).
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1394 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Carlsteen, H |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 54 mm |
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