Queen Victoria's Medal 1897

Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria in coronet and veil with star of order Legend: 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT : REGINA FID : DEF : IND : IMP:'. Reverse: Inscription within a wreath of laurel. Legend: 'QUEEN VICTORIA'S MEDAL H.M.S. BRITANNIA'. Inscription: 'NAVAL CADET JOHN WILFRED SCOTT 1897'. In fitted box of issue. Inside box lid WYON 287 Regent Street W.

Object Details

ID: MED0234
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Allan
Vessels: Britannia (1860)
Date made: 1897
People: Queen Victoria; Scott, John Wilfred
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Parts: Queen Victoria's Medal 1897