Scottish Historical Medallions, The forth bridge began 1882 finished 1890. View of bridge below engineers sir john fowler mr. benjamin baker. Reverse the forth bridge was opened by h.r.h. prince of walesmarch 4th 1890 dimensions total length of viaduct 8296 ft. length of bridge 5550ft. length of each span 1710 ft 53000 tons of steel used. 8 years building. cost £3,177,000. (bhm 3400), WM 34mm. Pierced, very fine (£10-20)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Norman G Brodie Collection of Scottish Medals.

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