Royal Victorian Medal 1902

Awarded to William Charles Primmer RN (1853-1928). Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and wearing a veil (left), and order. Legend: 'VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX'. Reverse: The Royal Cypher upon an ornamental shield, within a wreath of scrolls on top of the name of the award. Inscription: 'VRI', 'ROYAL VICTORIAN MEDAL'. Silver medal surmounted by a Tudor crown with fitted ring, worn suspended from a dark blue ribbon edged with red/white/red stripes. Mounted on a bar with seven others.

William Charles Primmer, Warrant Officer, Keeper of the Royal Cabins and Steward RN - HMY 'Alexandra' and HMY 'Osborne'.

Object Details

ID: MED2597
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Order
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elkington & Co
Vessels: Alexandra (1907)
People: Primmer, William Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm