Shaftesbury Training Ship Medal, by W. J. Taylor, London, figure of Hope standing by rocks on the seashore, mantle flowing behind, one hand raised, the other resting on an anchor, a sailing ship in the background, all enclosed by a plain band; reverse: inscription in raised letters (name and date engraved), 'School Board for London, Training Ship Shaftesbury, Presented to Richard Smith, 18 July 1885, for Superior Conduct’, 38mm., silver, swivel ring suspension, minor flaws to obverse, nearly extremely fine £30-50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Prize, Training Ship, Nursing & Other Medals from the James N. Spencer Collection.

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The School Board for London Training Ship Shaftesbury was moored off Grays, Essex and was in use between 1877 and 1905, housing on average 400 boys.