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Medal - Victoria Royal Visit, H.B. Sale

Location Ireland
Year 1900
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Weight 13 g
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Obverse description Left-facing diademed and veiled bust of Queen Victoria in high relief, with the widow's veil draped over the back of the head. The circular legend reads VICTORIA, QUEEN AND EMPRESS around the periphery, with the maker's name SALE BIRM inscribed in small lettering at the base of the truncation. A suspension hole is pierced at the top of the flan.
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Reverse description The reverse features a fully legible multi-line commemorative inscription across the field, with a small Irish harp shield device at the top center below the suspension hole, and a decorative shamrock branch motif beneath the central text. The remaining legend continues around the lower periphery of the medal.
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Reverse lettering APRIL 1900 IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTYS VISIT TO IRELAND IN THE 63RD. YEAR OF HER GLORIOUS REIGN
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