Bouw van het Crystal Palace voor de internationale tentoonstelling van industrie te Londen, ter ere van Albert, prins van Saksen-Coburg-Gotha 1851

This commemorative medal, created by John Ottley in 1851, commemorates the construction of the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition in London. The obverse features a portrait of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, surrounded by a laurel wreath, while the reverse depicts a detailed outline of the iconic glass and iron structure. The medal serves as a historical artifact, capturing the architectural marvel and its significance in Victorian England. The Crystal Palace, designed by Joseph Paxton, showcased industrial advancements and became a symbol of innovation and progress.