Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Albert Medal, bronze, presented to Rees Thomas

Phillips, Bros. & Son (Manufacturer)

Albert Medal, Land, Second Class (No. 34). Bronze Albert Medal awaded to Rees Thomas, a collier at Penrhiwfer Colliery. Oval in shape with inverted 'A' and 'V' in centre with red enamel surround, around which words 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE ON LAND' inside a garter surmounted by a queen's crown with loop suspension and a crimson and white silk ribbon. In original red box with inscription in gold letters stamped on top of cover.

Presented to Rees Thomas, Collier, for saving life at Tynewydd Colliery, April 1877.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

82.154I

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Thomas, Rees
Association Type: Colliery
Date: 1877
Place: Tynewydd Colliery

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Place: Cockspur Street
Period: 1877

Acquisition

donation, 3/11/1982

Measurements

Length (mm): 70
Width (mm): 35
Length (mm): 105
Width (mm): 85

Material

Bronze
Enamel
Silk
Card

Location

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Categories

Coal Mid Glamorgan 1870s

Classification

events disaster commemorative
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