Medal, Prince of Wales visit to India 1875-6

Awarded to Admiral Sir Frederick George Denham Bedford. Glazed silver medal surmounted by an Imperial Crown. Obverse: Head of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (L) within an oval surrounded by a wreath of laurel. Reverse: The Prince of Wales crest with motto "ICH DIEN" within a garter inscribed "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE". Surrounded by the collar, chain and badge of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. Legend: HRH ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES. INDIA 1875-6." Inscription on edge: "PRESENTED BY H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES TO CDR G.G.D.BEDFORD. R.N., H.M.S.SERAPIS, MAY 1876". Suspended by a ring from a very faded blue ribbon edged white.

Object Details

ID: MED2170
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Phillips Auctioneers
Events: Visit to India by Edward VII, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
People: Bedford, Frederick George Denham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 x 52 mm