Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Marquis of Granby Medal, 1765. A circular medal by T. Pingo, silver, the obverse depicting the laureate head of George III facing right, the reverse featuring a robed and helmeted female standing facing left, holding a spear and palm branch, at her feet an owl and shield, with the legend, ‘Praemia Lavdi’ above, ‘D. M. Granby Mag. Gen. Ord. MDCCLXV’, in exergue.
John, Marquis of Granby (1721-70), was the Master-General of Ordnance and Captain of the Cadet Company of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich from 1763 until his death. Prize medals in gold and in silver were instituted in 1765 for award to gentlemen cadets who distinguished themselves. Bronze medals are also known to exist.