Medal, Prince of Wales visit to India 1875-6

Awarded to Admiral Sir Frederick George Denham Bedford. Glazed silver medal surmounted by an Imperial Crown. Obverse: Head of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (left) within an oval surrounded by a wreath of laurel. Reverse: The Prince of Wales crest with motto 'ICH DIEN' within a garter inscribed: 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. Surrounded by the collar, chain and badge of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. Legend: 'HRH ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES. INDIA 1875-6.' Inscription on edge: 'PRESENTED BY H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES TO CDR G.G.D. BEDFORD. R.N., H.M.S.SERAPIS, MAY 1876'. Suspended by a ring from a very faded blue ribbon edged white.

Object Details

ID: MED2170
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Phillips Auctioneers
Events: Visit to India by Edward VII, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
People: Bedford, Frederick George Denham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm x 52 mm