Prize medal, Greenwich Hospital School
Inscription. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Lord Nelson in uniform with epaulettes (L). Legend: "PALMAM QVI MERUIT FERAT". Reverse: inscription within a circle. Legend: "GREENWICH HOSPITAL SCHOOL". Inscription: "Nautical School for Nautical Science and Good Conduct". GEORGE A. CASEY 1857". (Name and date incuse). Fitted with a ring and dark blue ribbon in case of issue.
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Object details
| ID: | MED1670 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Halfhide |
| Date made: | circa 1857 |
| People: | Greenwich Hospital School; Casey, George H. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 36 mm |
| Parts: | Prize medal, Greenwich Hospital School |