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Medal

1863 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This medal by J. S. & A. B. Wyon commemorates the entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Medal Princess Alexandra/Welcomed to City of Londo
  • Medal Princess Alexandra/Welcomed to City of Londo
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Medal, entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London. English 1863.
Physical description
Obv., bare head of Princess Alexandra left. Rev., Londinia welcoming Princess Alexandra who iss led by the Prince of Wales; attendants, one with cornucopia, around. Arms of the City of London in exergue.
Marks and inscriptions
  • "ALEXANDRA" (obv.)
  • "WELCOME ALEXANDRA" (rec.)
Subjects depicted
Summary
This medal by J. S. & A. B. Wyon commemorates the entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London.
Bibliographic reference
Brown, Laurence. A Catalogue of British Historical Medals 1837-1901. London, 1987. Volume II. The Reign of Queen Victoria. no. 2783.
Collection
Accession number
A.191-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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