"BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES" Medallion / Medal

Discussion in 'Militaria' started by Doug Ketcher, Nov 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM.

  1. Doug Ketcher

    Doug Ketcher Well-Known Member

    Found this medallion / medal in a box of old British coins and can't find anything about it, so was hoping someone might recognize it. The medallion is about the size of a U.S. Kennedy half dollar and features a maritime theme with an engraving of a battleship, complete with a prominent mast and smokestacks, sailing on the waves. Above the ship, there's an inscription that reads "BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES." To the right of the ship, there's an emblem that appears to be a naval insignia. The medallion also has a rectangular loop at the top, flanked by two small lion heads. Any info would be cool, because it is really an interesting medallion! Thanks!! :) BRITISH NAVY MEDALLION - 1.jpg BRITISH NAVY MEDALLION - 2.jpg
     
    Doug Ketcher, Nov 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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  2. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    Royal Navy
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    Long Service / Good Conduct medal?
     
    Marote, Nov 5, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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  3. daveydempsey

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    Its not an official medal.

    The real Long Service & Good Conduct medal has the monarch on the other side and is struck in Sterling silver, and it has those words around the sides.
    It has a ship under sail with rigging rather than steaming.

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    daveydempsey, Nov 6, 2024 at 4:23 AM
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