Great Exhibition Services Medal awarded to Robert Stephenson

Great Exhibition Services Medal awarded to Robert Stephenson Great Exhibition Services Medal awarded to Robert Stephenson Great Exhibition Services Medal awarded to Robert Stephenson Great Exhibition Services Medal awarded to Robert Stephenson

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Great Exhibition Services Medal awarded to Robert Stephenson, 1851. Struck bronze medal with obverse depicting the profile bust of Prince Albert, facing left and the inscription "H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION". The reverse design depicts a closed laurel wreath tied with a bow, encircling the legend 'FOR SERVICES' and the inscription "EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS, MDCCLI". On the rim are the words "ROBERT STEPHENSON, ROYAL COMMs."

Details

Category:
Coins and Medals
Object Number:
2025-2014
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 7 mm, 47 mm,
type:
medal