Summary
Great Britain London
London Exhibition Services Medal 1862 (AD)
Mint: Wyon
Awarded to: Barry, Redmond (Sir)
International Exhibition, London, Services medal, issued in 1862. The International Exhibition was held in South Kensington, London, 1 May - 15 November 1862. Barry's role as Commissioner for the exhibition was marred by mishaps and disappointments.
Physical Description
The medal for Services of the London 1862 International Exhibition (bronze, 55 mm diameter) awarded to Sir Redmond Barry. It features William Wyon's portrait of Queen Victoria
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left wearing coronet, around, HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA; and in small letters on the truncation the artist's name, W. WYON R.A.
Reverse Description
Around a wreath of oak, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862; within, FOR SERVICES
Edge Description
Impressed, SIR REDMOND BARRY
Significance
Barry's role as Commissioner for the exhibition was marred by mishaps and disappointments. -Ann Galbally, Redmond Barry, MUP, 1995, p.181. D. Tout-Smith 16/6/2004.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Sir Redmond Barry, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1862 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
William Wyon RA - Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1862
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Awarded To
Sir Redmond Barry, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1862
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse: HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA; and in small letters the artist's name, W. WYON . A Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862 FOR SERVICES Edge: SIR REDMOND BARRY
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
55 mm (Outside Diameter), 87.48 (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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