Opening van het tentoonstellingsgebouw van Crystal Palace te Sydenham 1862 1862

This silver medal, designed by G. Dowler, commemorates the opening of the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, England in 1862. The obverse features a profile portrait of Prince Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria, while the reverse depicts the impressive Crystal Palace building. The inscription on the reverse describes the dimensions and construction of the structure, a testament to the engineering and architectural feats of the era.