Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra: CM.177-1943

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra

Maker(s)

Brooks, William (Engraver)
Adams, Woodhull (Engraver)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943-9-17) by Kenyon, Lord

Dating

Production date: AD 1863

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 37.3 mm Diameter 37.3 mm Weight 14.52 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of the Princess Alexandria and the Prince of Wales facing right

Text: H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND H.[R].H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Prices of Wales plumes above inscription sprays of flowers below

Text: MARRIED AT WINDSOR MARCH 10. 1863
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 243

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.177-1943
Primary reference Number: 229011
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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