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Prize medal, The Great Exhibition
Awarded to George Biddell Airy. Obverse: Head of Prince Albert (L). Legend: 'H:R:H: PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION'. Reverse: A laurel wreath tied at the base. Legend: 'EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS MDCCCLI'. Inscription: 'FOR SERVICES.' On edge: 'PROFESSOR AIRY'. In fitted case of issue.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED2120 |
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| 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: | 48 mm dia |
| Parts: | Prize medal, The Great Exhibition |