Prize medal, River Fencibles 1800

An engraved plate. Obverse: The figure of HOPE (1/2L) with anchor and palm; above; 'L.L.V.'; below; 'RIVER FENCIBLES'. Reverse Inscription 'THE REWARD OF MERIT AWARDED BY COMMdre LUCAS July 7th 1800'. Suspended by a loop and ring.

Object Details

ID: MED0238
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1800
People: Corps of River Fencibles of the City of London; Lucas, Matthias Prime
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 47 mm
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