Conjoined draped busts of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria facing left. Around the edge of the medal is a wide border with open wreath and a sword and scepter crossed under a crown at the top.
QUEEN VICTORIA & PR: ALBERT
Reverse:
View of the exhibition building.
THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON, 1851.
PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S., ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & CO., LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP. FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000
