Commemorative medal depicting Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and "Gypsy Moth IV"
Commemorative medal depicting Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and 'Gypsy Moth IV'. Obverse: Bust of Sir Francis Chichester (left), wearing a cap. In the background mast and yacht rigging. Legend: 'SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER'. Reverse: Kneeling figure of Neptune (left) with trident in his right hand, and his left hand extended, grasping a laurel wreath. In the background, a map of the world showing to the left America and to the right Europe and Africa. At the top of the map are two ships sailing - to the left 'Gypsy Moth IV', to the right the 'Golden Hind'. Legend: 'GYPSY MOTH IV 1966-67 GOLDEN HIND 1577-80'. Edge stamped: 'SILVER 191'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2881 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Spink & Son Ltd; Vincze, Paul |
| Places: | London |
| Events: | Francis Chichester's single handed circumnavigation, 1966-1967 |
| Vessels: | Golden Hind (1577); Gypsy Moth IV fl.1966 |
| Date made: | 1966-1967 |
| People: | Chichester, Francis; Spink & Son Ltd Vincze, Paul |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 57 mm |
| Parts: | Commemorative medal depicting Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and "Gypsy Moth IV" |