Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Queen Alexandra Dock medal, Cardiff 1907

This commemorative medal for the opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff in 1907 was issued to every school child in Cardiff. Circular bronze disc depicting King & Queen crowned, in profile with band reading "King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra " on obverse side. On reverse side the Cardiff City Crest above which a garland reading " On the Occasion of the Opening of " below scroll "Queen Alexandra Dock" surrounded by band reading "The King & Queen & HRH Princess Victoria 13 July 1907. Surrounded by band "To commemorate the Visit to the City of Cardiff of"

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

81.26I

Creation/Production

Spiridion
Date: 1907

Acquisition

Donation, 9/2/1981

Measurements

diameter (mm): 51
Height (mm): 4
Weight (g): 52

Material

bronze

Location

In store
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