The Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, silver medal, by J. A. Restall, awarded, 1915, engraved for 'General Good Conduct – John Watling – Midsummer 1915', crowned ship-portrait of HMS Worcester within oval Garter, set on 6 flags, suspender of two dolphins, 82 x 48mm., 31.82gms., Birmingham Hallmark 1905, maker J. A. Restall & Co., extremely fine and a scarce award
bt. J. B. Hayward, November 2013.
The Thames Nautical Training College was, for over a hundred years; situated aboard ships named HMS Worcester. The ship depicted on the medal was launched in March 1860 as HMS Frederick William, changing her name to HMS Worcester in 1876.
(120-160 GBP)