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Coins and medals
Medal commemorating the loss of SS 'Matra', 1939 (MEC2776)
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E4996-1, Medal commemorating the loss of SS 'Matra', 1939; obverse
© National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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unknown
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1939 |
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silver; enamel |
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Overall: 32 mm |
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National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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Commemorative medals
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Medal commemorating the loss of SS 'Matra', 1939. Obverse: A flag of two equal vertical portions, enamelled in white and blue flying from a flag pole (house flag of Brocklebank Ltd). Reverse: Legend, 'THOS . & JNO . BROCKLEBANK LTD.' Inscription: 'LIVERPOOL S. S. "MATRA" 13TH NOVEMBER 1939.' Below: 'SUNK BY ENEMY ACTION.'
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