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Albert Medal, gold, presented to Daniel Thomas
Albert Medal, Land, First Class (No. 1). 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 with metal bar at end. In original red box with inscription in gold letters stamped on top of cover (2011.37/2).
Presented to Daniel Thomas for saving life at the Tynewydd Colliery, April 1877.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2011.37/1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Thomas, Daniel
Association Type: colliery
Date: 11/04/1877
Creation/Production
Phillips, Bros. & Son
Acquisition
Donation, 24/6/2011
Measurements
Length
(mm): 95
Width
(mm): 35
Height
(mm): 11
Weight
(g): 25.6
Material
gold
enamel
silk
metal
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 3.05 Tynewydd)
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