Miniature: Distinguished Service Medal, U S Navy

Awarded to Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly. Gilded bronze and enamel. Obverse: The American Eagle surmounted by a white star charged with a gold anchor. On a blue circle round the eagle "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" "NAVY". Reverse: A trident within a laurel wreath surrounded by a blue circle inscribed: "FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE". Fitted with a ring and a blue ribbon with a central yellow stripe.

Object Details

ID: MED2413
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Miniature medal
Display location: Not on display
People: Bayly, Lewis
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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