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Albert Medal, bronze, presented to Rees Thomas
Albert Medal, Land, Second Class (No. 34). Bronze Albert Medal, 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
Creation/Production
Phillips, Bros. & Son
Acquisition
Donation, 3/11/1982
Measurements
Length
(mm): 70
Width
(mm): 35
Length
(mm): 105
Width
(mm): 85
Material
bronze
enamel
silk
card
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 3.05 Tynewydd)
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