Celebrate a distinguished moment of British history with this beautifully struck 1750 bronze medal, which pays tribute to George Frederick, Prince of Wales, as the first Governor of the Free British Fisheries Society. The medal stands as a celebration of the Society’s establishment and its role in advancing the nation’s fishing industry.

On the obverse, a portrait of Frederick, Prince of Wales, facing right, surrounded by the inscription “FREDERICK PRINCE OF WALES, GOVERNOR OF THE SOCIETY.” This dignified image honours his pivotal position at the heart of the Society’s early years.

The reverse presents a vibrant scene of fishermen at work, nets and barrels at hand, with trawlers set against a coastal backdrop. The legend reads:
“TO THE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN”
“FREE BRIT FISHERY BY A SOCIETY ESTABL 1750”.

With a diameter of approximately 40 millimetres and struck in bronze, this medal is attributed to the designer Ludwig Christian Koch. 

The 1750 George Frederick, Prince of Wales, Bronze Medal offers a tangible connection to a time when innovation and national pride shaped the future of Britain’s fishing industry and maritime legacy.