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'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0679 |
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| 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 |