Naval reward

Naval reward medal believed to be the one presented to Captain William Haddock. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of England, the St Andrew's of Scotland, and a harp for Ireland; the cable encircles the whole. On the stock of the anchor the monogram of 'T.S' (Thomas Simon). Reverse: Naval engagement; in the foreground a ship sinking, on the stern of which is the artist's name, 'SIMON', and on the bows of another 'T.S.', his initials. With a border of laurel leaves on both sides. Presented to junior flag officers. The only other example known to exist is in the British Museum. Four originally struck with chains.

Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London