Preston Guild Merchants medallion. 1882

1882 Medallion

The 1882 Preston Guild under the Mayor of Edmund Birley Esq. was meant to be attended by the Duke and Duchess of Albany; one of the first to be attended by royalty. Unfortunately due to the ill health of the Duke (Prince Leopold) they were unable to attend, however this medallion still depicts the Duke and Duchess on the obverse.

Obverse
The obverse shows conjoined portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Albany..
HRH THE DUKE OF ALBANY K.G
H.R.H THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY

Reverse
The reverse shows three shields in circles. One shows the Preston crest of Angus Dei, the lamb and flag whilst another shield states the current Guild mayor, Edmund Birley Esq
MERCHANT : PRESTON : GUILD

51mm. 53.2mm. Extremely fine, in original circular medallion case.