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.
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Object Details
ID: | MED0565 |
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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 |