Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1848

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: Within a knotted rope starboard broadside view of a ship of the line at anchor. Legend: 'FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT'. Suspended from a bar and dark blue ribbon (incorrect). Inscribed on edge: "NICS ADAMS, QR.MR. H.M.S. IMPLACABLE 20 YRS".

Object Details

ID: MED1771
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Long service award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
People: Adams, N.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm
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