Medal commemorating the deliverance of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh from assassination, 1868

Medal commemorating the deliverance of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh from assassination, 1868. Obverse: Inscription (within a rose garland), 'WELCOME TO OUR SAILOR PRINCE'. Reverse: Legend and inscription: 'CRYSTAL PALACE JULY 4. 1868 TO COMMEMORATE THE MERCIFUL DELIVERANCE OF H. R. H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH FROM ASSASSINATION & HIS SAFE RETURN TO ENGLAND'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1363
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Assassination attempt on the Duke of Edinburgh, 1868
Date made: 1868
People: Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm
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