Record ID: FAJN-7A93BF
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead-alloy medallion produced to celebrate the marriage of Princess Alexandra of Denmark to Prince Albert of Wales on 10 March 1863. Obverse: framed facing busts of Alexandra (left) and Albert (right) with their names above; plume above; inscription in banner below reading 'May the be happy'. Reverse: Laurel around inscription in 9 lines reading 'H.R.H/ Albert / Prince of Wales / and / H.R.H. Princess / Alexandra of / Denmark / Married March 10 / 1863' The medallion has been pierced above the facing busts of the obverse and inscription on the reverse, possibly to allow the …
Created on: Monday 17th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Childrey', grid reference and parish protected.