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Shotley medal
Obverse: Within a lifebelt a three masted square rigger with sails set. Naval crown and anchor below. Legend: "FOR MERIT AND EFFICIENCY THE SHOTLEY MEDAL". Reverse: Bust of Nelson in undress uniform. Legend: "ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY". Inscription on edge: "C.H.A. DONALD MARCH 1923". Hallmarked. Fitted with a loop and ring. In original case of issue. Ribbon missing.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED1467 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | R., J. A. |
| Vessels: | Ganges (1821) |
| Date made: | 1923 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Donald, C. H. A. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 38 mm |
| Parts: | Shotley medal |
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