Conspicuous Gallantry Medal 1874

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: A laurel wreath, tied with a bow, the royal crown above. Inscription: "FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY". Inscription on edge: "SPECIMEN". [This example is of the 2nd issue type of 1874.]

Object Details

ID: MED0062
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Gallantry award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
Date made: 1874
People: Queen Victoria; Wyon, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: x x x 36 mm
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