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Mint:
London
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
(Struck in the rule of)
Artist:
Wyon, William
This short-lived medal was created in 1842 to reward naval engineers for distinguished service. It was discontinued with the regrading of Engineers as Warrant Officers in 1847, which made them eligible for other decorations. During this brief period only four awards were made.
Engineer 1st Class William Shaw was the first recipient of the medal, for his service aboard HMS Tartarus in West Indian and American waters. Lester Watson purchased his medal in the auction of the Hamilton-Smith collection, of which it may have previously formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 21-22 Nov 1927, lot 1293).
History note: Gift og L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, Hamilton Smith auction (Glendining, 21-22 Nov 1927, lot 1293)
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 35.1 mm
Weight: 17.07 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
Production date: AD 1842
Inscription present: Two-masted paddle-steamer facing right; stylised crown in exergue
Inscription present: Anchor with crown above
Accession number: CM.1229-2009
Primary reference Number: 141323
Watson Catalogue: 123
Ordering: M-0112
Previous object number: LW.0112
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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