Albert Medal

There are two Albert Medals, both of which were instituted in the 1860s in the memory of Queen Victoria's husband, HRH The Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, who died in 1861.

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1860s - Queen Victoria - HRH The Prince Albert - Prince Consort - 1861

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The fist Albert Medal was instituted in 1864 by the Royal Society of Arts (or RSA) to reward distinguished merit in promoting Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Nowadays, it is presented annually to individuals, organisation and groups that lead progress and create positive change within contemporary society in areas that are linked closely to the Society's broad agenda.

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Royal Society of Arts - Arts - Manufactures - Commerce

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The second Albert Medal was instituted in 1866 and is a British civilian decoration to recognise acts of lifesaving (at first at sea, but extended to lifesaving on land in 1877). The Albert Medal was discontinued in 1971, when recipients were invited to exchange the award for the George Cross.

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