The school crest with its Latin motto in a ribbon. The name of the engraver on the left under the motto and the name of the Mint at right.
Obverse lettering
SOUTHEND - ON - SEA ○ SCHOOL
BOARD
FORTI NIHIL DIFFICILE
VAUGHTON• BIRM• (Translation: Motto: Nothing is difficult (for the brave))
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Legend on 7 lines, with the name of the beneficiary engraved in a ribbon and the date of issue at bottom.
Reverse lettering
AWARDED
TO
EDGAR WHITEHEAD
FOR
REGULAR
ATTENDANCE
1900
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
at right. Script: Latin Lettering: SOUTHEND - ON - SEA ○ SCHOOL BOARD FORTI NIHIL DIFFICILE VAUGHTON• BIRM• Translation: Motto: Nothing is difficult (for the brave) Reverse Legend on 7 lines, with the name of the beneficiary engraved in a ribb