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Medal commemorating the Society of Naval Architecture; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the Society of Naval Architecture. Obverse: Britannia crowned, holding in her right extended hand a wreath, and in her left hand a scroll, standing on the sea shore; a battleship under sail (right), a galley and Noah's ark (left). Legend: 'FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE'. Exergue: 'INSTITUTED 1791'. Reverse: Inscription with a wreath of laurel tied with a bow. Inscription (in four lines): 'Presented to the Rev. Thos. Martyn, B . D. F . R . S . Reg . Pro . Bot . Cam . for his services 5th June 1792.' The Institution was founded at the request of Admiral Sir J. B. Warren, but only lasted five years. Professor Martyn was its secretary. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1142 Artist: J. Milton Date: 1791 Medium: gold Size: 60 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.