Commemorative medal of the Launch of the ss Great Britain, 18 July 1843.
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Object number2014.03621.18
TitleCommemorative medal of the Launch of the ss Great Britain, 18 July 1843.
Creator J. Davis (creator)
DescriptionWhite metal medal of the Launch of the ss Great Britain in 1843 with the left profile the head of Prince Albert with the inscription 'This Vessel was launched at Bristol in the presence of Prince Albert, July 18 1843' on one side and a starboard view of the ship under sail and steam with waves on the reverse.
Production date 1843 - 1843
Object namemedal
Object categorycommemorative
Materialmetal
Techniqueembossed
Dimensions
- diameter: 45 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”