Gold naval reward medal. One of the few Parliamentary examples struck for senior flag officers under the English Commonwealth. It is fitted with a long gold chain for wearing over the shoulder and under the opposite arm (see for example a similar example in Lely's portrait of the Earl of Sandwich, BHC3007): the links of such chains could be used as money, though in this case it remains intact. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of England, the St Andrew's of Scotland and a harp for Ireland; the cable encircles the whole. On the stock of the anchor the monogram of 'T.S' (Thomas Simon). Reverse: Naval engagement; in the foreground a ship sinking, on the stern of which is the artist's name, 'SIMON', and on the bows of another 'T.S.', his initials. A border of guns, a ship's stern and rigging on both sides. Presented to General at Sea (later Admiral Sir) William Penn.