The Colonial and Indian Reception at the Guildhall, 1886 1886

This bronze medal, created by Elkington & Co. in 1886, commemorates the Colonial and Indian Reception at the Guildhall in London. The medal features a central shield with an elephant, symbolizing India, flanked by two shields representing the colonies. Surrounding these shields are draped flags and the inscription "TO COMMEMORATE THE COLONIAL & INDIAN RECEPTION AT THE GUILDHALL LONDON 1886," as well as the motto "PEACE UNITY CONCORD." This medal, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the British Empire's expansion and its connection to its colonies.