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Medal commemorating the deliverance of the passengers of the 'Princess Margaret' from the Bolsheviks, 1917 (MEC2106)

Object name: Medal
We have 1900 objects of this type online
Medal (MEC2106) Repro ID: E4326-2
E4326-2, Medal commemorating the deliverance of the passengers of the 'Princess Margaret' from the Bolsheviks, 1917; reverse
© National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
About our images
Artist/maker: Spink & Son Ltd
Date made: 1919
Place made:
Materials: white metal
Measurements:  Overall: 38 mm
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Collection: Commemorative medals
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  • Medal (MEC2106) Repro ID: E4326-1 E4326-1
  • Medal (MEC2106) Repro ID: E4326-2 E4326-2
Description:

Medal commemorating the deliverance of the passengers of the 'Princess Margaret' from the Bolsheviks, 1917. Obverse: In shape of a lifebelt enclosing a foul anchor. Legend: 'PRINCESS MARGARET'. Reverse: Legend, 'RIGA-LONDON 3RD JANY 1919 17 JANY 1919'. Inscription: 'FROM THE GRATEFUL PASSENGERS IN REMEMBRANCE OF THEIR DELIVERANCE FROM THE BOLSHEVIKS'.