The Albert Medal: First Class, 'for Gallantry in saving life on land'
Medal
1877 (made)
1877 (made)
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This is an Albert medal of the 1st class. The medal was made in England in 1877. This medal is in bronze, with the letters V.A. in gold on crimson enamel, surrounded by a bronze garter with inscription, 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE ON LAND,' in gilt letters. This medal is also surmounted by the crown of the late Prince Consort and has a red and white striped ribbon.
The Albert Medal (AM) was introduced on 7 March 1866, and named after the consort Price Albert who died in 1861. A royal warrant issued in 1867 created two classes of AM, first and second class. Ten years later, in 1877, the warrant was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be recognised by the award of the Albert Medal. Along with the Edward Medal it is one of three gallantry awards that were later replaced by the George Cross.
The Albert Medal (AM) was introduced on 7 March 1866, and named after the consort Price Albert who died in 1861. A royal warrant issued in 1867 created two classes of AM, first and second class. Ten years later, in 1877, the warrant was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be recognised by the award of the Albert Medal. Along with the Edward Medal it is one of three gallantry awards that were later replaced by the George Cross.
Object details
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| Title | The Albert Medal: First Class, 'for Gallantry in saving life on land' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze and gold on crimson enamel |
| Brief description | Medal, badge, bronze and enamel, The Albert Medal: First Class, 'for Gallantry in saving life on land', English, 1877 |
| Physical description | Albert Medal of the First Class with the letters V.A. in gold on crimson enamel, surrounded by a bronze garter with inscription in gilt letters, and surmounted by the crown of the late Prince Consort. Red and white striped ribbon. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE ON LAND' |
| Object history | Given by the Home Secretary in 1877. |
| Historical context | The Albert Medal (AM) was introduced on 7 March 1866, and named after the consort Price Albert who died in 1861. A royal warrant issued in 1867 created two classes of AM, first and second class. Ten years later, in 1877, the warrant was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be recognised by the award of the Albert Medal. Along with the Edward Medal it is one of three gallantry awards that were later replaced by the George Cross. |
| Summary | This is an Albert medal of the 1st class. The medal was made in England in 1877. This medal is in bronze, with the letters V.A. in gold on crimson enamel, surrounded by a bronze garter with inscription, 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE ON LAND,' in gilt letters. This medal is also surmounted by the crown of the late Prince Consort and has a red and white striped ribbon. The Albert Medal (AM) was introduced on 7 March 1866, and named after the consort Price Albert who died in 1861. A royal warrant issued in 1867 created two classes of AM, first and second class. Ten years later, in 1877, the warrant was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be recognised by the award of the Albert Medal. Along with the Edward Medal it is one of three gallantry awards that were later replaced by the George Cross. |
| Associated object | 825-1877 (Series) |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 71 |
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| Accession number | 824-1877 |
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| Record created | September 26, 2008 |
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