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Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987
Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987. Obverse: The 'William Fawcett' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O flag (enamelled) below. Legend: 'The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.' Exergue: '1837-1987 150 YEARS'. Reverse: The Arms of the P & O Company. Legend: 'The William Fawcett depicted on this commemorative medallion is recognised as the first ship to carry the P & O flag.' Boxed.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2791 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Creation of P&O Steam Navigation Co, 1835 |
| Vessels: | William Fawcitt fl.1837 |
| Date made: | 1987 |
| People: | Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 86 mm |
| Parts: | Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987 |