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ID number: BIRRC-H0012b Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: University Heritage Collection Artist / Maker: Unknown Title / Object name: Commemorative Medals Object type: Medal
Date made: c. 1909 Materials: Bronze Measurements: 6 cm in length
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The medal depicts the King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in relief, surrounded by the inscription. Is attached to a bronze crest of the University. The crest is backed with a pin so that it may be attached it to clothing. Reverse of the medal has second inscription on scroll, with a small relief of the Aston Webb building.
Inscriptions / Translations: Front: 'EDWARDVS.REX.ET.IMP.ET.ALEXANDRA.REG.1909' Reverse: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE BIRMINGHAM VNIVERSITY 1909'
Notes: This medal is an example of many produced for the official opening of the University of Birmingham in 1909 by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
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