Albert Medal (1st class)

Presented by Queen Victoria to the designer, Mr Jemmett Browne. Obverse: A badge, uniface, in the form of a garter, crowned ; a monogram of initials 'VA' resting on an anchor; blue enamel background. Inscription on garter: 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE AT SEA'. Fitted with a gold chain.

Object Details

ID: MED0565
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Browne, Jemmett
People: Queen Victoria; Browne, Jemmett
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 58 mm x 31 mm