Medal commemorating the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India, 1905-1906

Medal commemorating the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India, 1905-06. Obverse: Prince of Wales feathers within a garter, inscription with Royal motto and the collar of the Order of the Star of India. Surmounted by a crown. Initials of Prince and Princess on each side. Motto: 'HONI SOIT QUI MALY PENSE'. Initials: 'G M.' Reverse: Legend and inscription: 'T. R. H. GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES INDIA 1905 - 6 & VICTORIA MARY.' 'PRINCESS OF WALES.' Small silver oval medallion with loop and suspension ring. In original red cardboard box of issue, stamped in gold with Prince of Wales feathers.

Object Details

ID: MEC2795
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elkington & Co. Ltd
Events: Royal visit to India, 1905-1906
Vessels: Renown (1895)
Date made: 1905-1906; 1905-6
People: Fisher, Leonard; King George V Queen Mary, Consort of King George V
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 x 20 mm; Box: 11 mm x 37 mm x 37 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India, 1905-1906