The Portland Collection, Commemorative Medals, Navigation: Sir Francis Chichester (1901-1972), First Solo Circumnavigation of the World, 1966-1967, a pair of gilt silver medals, 1967, by Paul Vincze, for Spink & Son, bust l, wearing cap, rev. Neptune raises a wreath, the Gypsy Moth IV and Golden Hind sail beyond, 57.5mm., 38.5mm. (Eimer 2113; Fearon 418.1), numbered 49, of 200 sets, in case of issue with certificate (this numbered 41), mint state, toned (2)
Chichester was the first person to sail single-handed around the world by the clipper route, taking nine months and one day.