Albert Medal

The Albert Medal was instituted in 1866 and awarded for gallantry in saving life at sea. A later amendment allowed for awards to additionally be granted for saving life on land. The land variation of medal has crimson enamel and ribbon colours in place of the blue. There are also ribbon variations for Gold (1st Class) and Bronze (2nd Class) either Sea or land. Pictured is the Albert Medal Sea Service Bronze. In 1949 the Medal in Gold was replaced by the George Cross and in 1971 the Albert Medal was no longer awarded.