Mr66 wrote:magpie in the 80's wrote:Q10. In 1866, a new British medal was struck called the Albert Medal. What was it awarded for?
"The Albert Medal was first awarded in 1864 and instituted as a memorial to HRH,
The Prince Albert,President of the Society fo 18 years.
Initially awarded 'for distinguished merit in promoting Arts, Manufactures and Commerce',
the Medal now looks to acknowledge individuals,organisations and groups that lead progress
and create positive change within contemporary society in areas that are linked closely to the
RSA's broad agenda"
http://www.thersa.org/rsa/a_medal.asp
I think the answer is in here somewhere Maggie.
as stated in a PM this medal began in 1866 not 1864
