Lifesaving award

Obverse: The arms of Spain resting upon two crossed anchors, a wreath tied with a ribbon above. Reverse: within an oak wreath tied with a bow. Inscription: 'PREMIO AL VALOR MARINERO'. Inscription on edge: 'PRESENTED TO JOHN ENNIS BY ALFONSO XII KING OF SPAIN 1881'.

Object Details

ID: MED0679
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gonzalez, Gregorio Sellan y
People: Ennis, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 37 mm
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