Medal
1885 (made)
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This medal commemorates the presentation of the freedom of the City of London to Prince Albert Victor, grandson of Queen Victoria and the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, in June 1885.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze, struck |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the granting of the freedom of City of London to HRH Prince Albert Victor, by George G Adams, 1885 |
Physical description | Medal, bronze, struck from a die. Obv.: H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8TH 1864. Head to right surrounded by a wreath of rose, thistle |
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Marks and inscriptions | Obv.: H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8TH 1864. |
Object history | Given by Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence, Bart., M.P. |
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Summary | This medal commemorates the presentation of the freedom of the City of London to Prince Albert Victor, grandson of Queen Victoria and the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, in June 1885. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1900. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1903. pp.232 |
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Accession number | 1443-1900 |
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Record created | May 15, 2009 |
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