This large bronze medal commemorates Prince Albert as the founder of the Great Exhibition and the wider international exhibitions that followed. Struck in 1863 and presented in a generous large format, it has the scale and dignity that make it especially appealing to collectors of Victorian commemorative medals.

The obverse shows a bust of Prince Albert facing left, with the inscription ALBERT PRINCE CONSORT, BORN AUGUST 26 1819, DIED DECEMBER 14 1861. The portrait, engraved by Charles Wiener, gives the medal a calm and respectful appearance, fitting for a memorial to one of the most influential figures of the nineteenth century. The reverse carries a simple but powerful legend within a wreath, naming Albert as the founder of the international exhibitions of 1851 and 1862. For collectors, this direct and uncluttered design is one of the medal’s main attractions, as it makes the message immediately clear.

The bronze finish gives the piece a warm, traditional look, while the large diameter allows the details to be appreciated fully. This is a medal with strong historical significance, linking Prince Albert not only to the Great Exhibition but also to the wider story of industry, progress and international exchange in the Victorian age. It is also a highly fitting piece for those who collect medals connected with royal patronage, public exhibitions and commemorative art.

This is a refined and substantial medal with lasting appeal. It honours a prince whose influence on British cultural life was profound, and it does so in a form that is both elegant and easy to appreciate.