Object. Pewter like metal medal with 2mm hole drilled on the top crest. A piece of 8mm orange ribbon is threaded through the hole. Obverse: Engraved around the edge, "To Commemorate the visit of HRH Prince Alfred Duke of Edinburgh KG to Australia''. In the centre of the medal is an engraving of a sailing ship. Below the ship are the words ''HMS GALATEA 1867''. Reverse: A pattern of a trailing vine is engraved around the edge of the medal. In the centre is a head and shoulders profile of Prince Alfred. Around the profile are the words ''HRH DUKE OF EDINBURGH''.numismatics, medals - civil, prince alfred visit medal 1867

Medal struck in 1867 to commemorate the visit to Melbourne of HMS Galatea, which was commanded by Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria. He was Australia's first royal visitor and stayed for six months. During his visit to Sydney he was wounded, shot in the back in an assassination attempt.Round metal medal inscribed on both sides. The front shows a profile bust of the Duke of Edinburgh, facing left, with edge detail. The back shows H.M.S. Galatea under sail and steam, facing right. A hole has been bored through the top of the medal.On front: profile of Prince Alfred surrounded by H.R.H. DUKE OF EDINBURGH and scrolled edging On back: image of the Galatea, above HMS GALATEA 1867; around the perimeter COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF HRH PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH TO AUSTRALIA, and maker's name T.STOKES MELBOURNEhms galatea, royal visits, alfred duke of edinburgh