Prince Albert Victor Receives the Freedom of the City of London. 1885.: CM.M.343-R

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Titles

Prince Albert Victor Receives the Freedom of the City of London. 1885.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Adams, George Gammon

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1885

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 231.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Prince Albert, facing right, within wreath.

Text: H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. (below) BORN JANUARY 8TH 1864.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: The Lord Chamberlin offering the right hand of fellowship to the Prince; in his left hand he holds a casket containing a copy of the City Freedom. The Lord Mayor stands at a table on which the City sword and mace; Princess Alexandria to the left, the Prince of Wales to the right.

Text: RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29TH 1885.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 350

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.343-R
Primary reference Number: 228168
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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