Germany, Prussia: International Exhibition: Prince Albert Memorial / Exhibition Building
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Christian Schnitzpahn & Jaques Wiener / H. Uhlhorn, Grevenbroich |
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Date:
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1862 |
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Ref:
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BHM: 2743; Eimer: 1556; Laidlaw: 1058;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 41.2 mm | Silver | 36.1 gm | $100 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Thickness 3.7 mm.
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Obverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of Prince Albert, left. Legend: "TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT". Signed: "SCHNITZPAHN F." at the foot.
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Reverse:
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Exterior view of the exhibition building with great dome. Legend above: "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862". In the exergue: "STAMPED IN THE BUILDING / BY H.UHLHORN / OF GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA." Signed: "J. WIENER " at the foot.
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Notes:
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This medal was also made in bronze, and silver plated and gilded bronze. Similar medals were made with different reverse.
The 1862 International Exhibition was held from 1 May to 1 November, beside the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, London.
South Africa was represented only by Colony of Natal, the Cape Colony having refused to allocate funds. There were exhibits of agricultural products, notably from the rapidly growing sugar industry. Aspects of Zulu culture and the flora a fauna of Natal were on display.
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