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Ref: 7557 |
King
Alfred the Great, Millenary of his Birth 1849, white metal medal by WJ Taylor
& ME Topper. Very rare.
Rev:
conjoined shields with British Royal arms and American arms, laurel sprig
each side. ÆLFRED JUBILEE 1000 YEARS 1849 within oak wreath above,
ANGLO-SAXONS below
References:
BHM 2545 (unlisted in White metal) Notes:
Alfred was born in 849 at Wantage, which town held celebrations in 1849 to
mark the millenary.
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