E3581-2

Medal commemorating The Duke of Edinburgh and HMS 'Galatea'; reverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating The Duke of Edinburgh and HMS 'Galatea'. Obverse: The Duke's bust (left), in naval full dress uniform, wearing the Ribbon and the Star of the Garter. Legend: 'H. R. H. DUKE OF EDINBURGH'. The whole surrounded by an ornamental border. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the 'Galatea', under steam and sail, the topgallant sails in the act of being taken in. Legend: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF H. R. H. PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH K. G. TO AUSTRALIA.' Exergue: 'H. M. S. GALATEA 1867-8.' Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1361 Artist: J. Stokes Date: 1868 Medium: tin Size: 47 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.