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Description: | Medal commemorating Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and 'Gypsy Moth IV'. Obverse: Bust of Sir Francis Chichester (left), wearing a cap. In the background mast and yacht rigging. Legend: 'SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER'. Reverse: Kneeling figure of Neptune (left) with trident in his right hand, and his left hand extended, grasping a laurel wreath. In the background a map of the world showing to the left America and to the right Europe and Africa. At the top of the map are two ships sailing - to the left 'Gypsy Moth IV', to the right the 'Golden Hind'. Legend: 'GYPSY MOTH IV 1966-67 GOLDEN HIND 1577-80'. Edge stamped: 'SILVER 191'.
caption: Medal commemorating Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and 'Gypsy Moth IV'; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972) and 'Gypsy Moth IV'; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Gypsy Moth IV fl.1966 Francis medals Chichester Golden Hind 1577 | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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