Naval Reward

Naval Reward, Service Against Six Ships, cast silver medal, 1650, at one time attributed to Thomas Simon, an anchor with the shields of England and Ireland suspended from the beams, MERUISTI, rev., a ship engaged with frigates to either side, SERVICE DON AGAINST SIX SHIPS JULY Y XX1 & AVGVST Y 1 1650. 45.5mm x 33.5mm (MI 390/11; MH 36; Platt II, p. 333; Vertue pl XVI,1 ), suspension loop added. Very fine and extremely rare.

The six ships were Irish frigates, taken on and defeated by Captain Robert Wyard. Within days of the action the Council of State met to consider "what Reward and Recompence shall be thought fit to be given to Captain Robert Wyard for his good Service; and to the Master and Owner of the Ship, in respect of the Damage done to the Ship".

Provenance: Bt. C. Eimer 2013.