Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the Colonies in HMS 'Ophir', 1901

Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the Colonies in HMS 'Ophir', 1901. Obverse: A rose surrounded by the Garter ribbon resting upon an anchor, surmounted by the Royal crown. Reverse: inscribed, 'T.R.H. DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL & YORK, BRITISH COLONIES 1901. H.M.S. OPHIR'. Fitted with a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC1225
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: World tour of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, 1901
Vessels: Ophir (1891)
Date made: 1901
People: King George V; Queen Mary, Consort of King George V
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 x 20 mm