David Edward Hughes - Awards

Awards

He became one of the most highly decorated scientists of his time. Despite the initial erroneous dismissal of his radio system, he was still elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in June 1880 and won their Royal Medal in 1885. He became one of the most highly decorated inventors of his time, with honors that included:

1. A Grand Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Exhibition, in 1867.
2. Royal Society gold Medal in 1885.
3. Society of Arts Albert Gold Medal in 1897.
4. Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, presented by Napoleon III for his inventions and discoveries in 1860, granting him the title "Commander of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honour".

He was also awarded:

1. The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Italy)
2. The Order of the Iron Crown (Austria) which carried with it the title of Baron (Freiherr)
3. The Order of Saint Anne (Russia)
4. The Noble Order of Saint Michael (Bavaria)
5. Commander of the Imperial Order of the Grand Cross of the Medjidie (Turkey)
6. Commander of the Royal and Distinguished Order of Carlos III (Spain)
7. The Grand Officer’s Star
8. Collar of the Royal Order of Takovo (Serbia)
9. Officer of the Order of Leopold (Belgium)