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Victorian British Royal Wedding Commemorative Medal – Reproduction
A reproduction commemorative medal celebrating the 1874 marriage of HRH Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria, and Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia.
This attractive medal is styled after the original issue made for the royal marriage and is a fine piece for collectors of Victorian royal memorabilia, historical medals, and display items.
Details
Type: commemorative medal / reproduction
Theme: British royal wedding, Victorian era
Weight: approx. 45 g
Diameter: approx. 50.89 mm / 2 inches
Design
Obverse:
Conjoined busts of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Marie Alexandrovna, with surrounding legend.
Reverse:
Their united arms, supported by an angel with ribbon dated 23 January 1874.
The exergue features the floral emblems of the United Kingdom: rose, thistle and shamrock.
Historical background
The original medal commemorated the marriage of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia in 1874. From a British royal perspective, this was an important dynastic marriage connected with the family of Queen Victoria and forms part of the wider history of Victorian royal ceremonial and commemorative art.
Condition
Modern copy / reproduction
Not an original Victorian medal
Sold as a collector’s item / display piece only
Important note
This item is a reproduction, not an original period piece. Ideal for collection, display, historical interest, costume, or study.
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