Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Albert Medal, gold, presented to Isaac Pride

Phillips, Bros. & Son (Manufacturer)

Albert Medal, Land, First Class (No. 3) presented to Isaac Pride for saving life at the Tynewydd Colliery disaster, April 1877.

Gold Albert Medal, oval shape, centre 'A' inverted by 'V' s surrounded by a garter in which 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE ON LAND' surmounted by a queen's crown; loop suspension with a crimson and white silk ribbon. In original red box with inscription in gold letters stamped on top of cover.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

38.634a

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Pride, Isaac
Association Type: Colliery
Date: 1877
Place: Tynewydd Colliery

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Place: Cockspur Street
Period: 1877

Acquisition

bequest, 10/1938

Measurements

Length (mm): 70
Width (mm): 35
Length (mm): 32

Material

Gold
Silk

Location

audited

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Categories

Coal Mid Glamorgan 1870s

Classification

events disaster commemorative
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