The Spectacle Makers Company Gold Medal

Prize medal. Awarded to George Biddell Airy. Obverse: Arms of the Spectacle Makers. Legend: 'A BLESSING.TO.THE.AGED.' Reverse: 'THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY.OF.SPECTACLE MAKERS.LONDON INCORP.1629.' The medal is suspended by a ring on a blue ribbon. In fitted case of issue.

Object Details

ID: MED2118
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
People: Airy, George Biddell; Airy Collection
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection
Measurements: Overall: 55 mm x 40 mm
Parts: The Spectacle Makers Company Gold Medal
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