Reference NumberHI/2016-7-19
TitlePrince Albert Service Medal for the Great Exhibition of 1851
Date1851
Creator NameWyon; William (1795-1851); engraver and medallist
DescriptionBronze medal presented for services rendered during the Great Exhibition of 1851. Obverse: profile bust of Prince Albert, facing left, surrounded by the words "HRH: PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION" and below, in smaller font, the maker's name "W WYON. R A". Reverse: the words "FOR/SERVICES" surrounded by a laurel wreath and around this, the words "EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS MDCCCLI". Inscribed around edge to "DR. R. HARRISON."
Extent1 item
Dimensions47mm (diameter) x 5mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anniversaries and Special Events
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/159Albert (1819-1861); Prince Consort of Queen Victoria1819-1861
DS/UK/5427Wyon; William (1795-1851); engraver and medallist1795-1851
DS/UK/112Harrison; Robert (1793-1858); surgeon and anatomist1793-1858
DS/UK/5428The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations; 1851; international exhibition1851
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