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Title
Lister Prize Medal
Reference
RCS-SCH/12
Level of description
series
Date
1978-1987
Creator
1800-date Royal College of Surgeons of England
Extent
1 folder
Language
English
Conditions governing access
By appointment only. See College website for contact details of the Archives.
Related objects
MS0021
Admin./ biographical history
The fund was raised by public subscription in honour of Lord Lister. In 1920, the Royal College of Surgeons became trustees and administrators of the fund. According to the summary of the medal found in RCS-SCH/12/1, the conditions of the prize were as follows: 'A sum of £500 and bronze medal to be awarded every 3 years, irrespective of nationality, in recognition of distinguished