(Medalha Rainha Maria II de Filantropia e Generosidade). Instituted in 1852. Type II (1853-). In silver, engraver marked "GERARD F." on the obverse, measuring 29 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, original post 1912 ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, near very fine. Footnote: The Queen Maria II Medal of Philanthropy and Generosity was instituted in 1852 and was issued in two grades: I Class Gold Grade and II Class Silver Grade. There are two types: Type I (1852-1853) and Type II (1853-), the latter version with two types of engraver marks: "GERALD F." and "ROESIA", with a third version produced unmarked.

