Total Abstinence Association medal, Watch and Be Sober, original ribbon
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Organization: Total Abstinence Association (TAA)
• Period: Victorian (1837–1901)
• Type: Temperance / Memorial Medal
• Material: White metal / silvered bronze
• Diameter: approx. 34.24 mm
• Suspension: Ring with original ribbon
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Left-facing bust of Queen Victoria with inscription: “VICTORIA EMPRESS OF INDIA”
Decorative wreath below
Reverse:
Crowned monogram TAA (Total Abstinence Association)
Surrounding inscription: “IN MEMORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837–1901”
Lower inscription: “WATCH AND BE SOBER”
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Visible wear and age-related patina
• Surface marks throughout
• Ribbon heavily worn, frayed, and partially damaged
• Some discoloration on fabric
• Suspension intact
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued by the Total Abstinence Association, part of the wider Temperance movement promoting sobriety across the British Empire.
Such medals were distributed as moral and commemorative items following Queen Victoria’s death in 1901.
Summary:
Queen Victoria Temperance medal issued by the Total Abstinence Association, featuring classic Victorian symbolism and original ribbon.