Order of Mercy medal
Medal
1898 (made)
1898 (made)
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The Order of Mercy medal was awarded by the League of Mercy, a charitable foundation begun in 1899 by the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) to maintain voluntary hospitals. The Order of Mercy was given to fifty exceptional volunteers each year, nominated by the Prince of Wales and approved by the sovereign. The 1948 National Health Act which took over these hospitals effectively made the League redundant, but in 1999 it re-formed to provide support to other voluntary health initiatives.
This medal was awarded to Helen Carte (1852-1913), the wife of Richard D'Oyly Carte (1844-1901). D'Oyly Carte was a theatre impresario responsible for the financial support of the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, including the formation of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and the founding of the Savoy Theatre.
This medal was awarded to Helen Carte (1852-1913), the wife of Richard D'Oyly Carte (1844-1901). D'Oyly Carte was a theatre impresario responsible for the financial support of the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, including the formation of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and the founding of the Savoy Theatre.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Order of Mercy medal (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Enamelled and engraved silver gilt |
| Brief description | Order of Mercy medal, 1898 |
| Physical description | Red enamel and gilt cross with hinged suspension in the shape of the three feather symbol of the Prince of Wales. The centre of the cross has a white enamel medallion featuring a laurel wreath surrounding a woman with three children. The reverse is inscribed 'LEAGUE OF MERCY 1898'. The medal hangs from a silver-gilt pin bar with a cream and black stripe silk bow. The medal is presented in a leather presentation box with blue velvet cushion, printed on the lid with 'ELKINGTON & CO LD, 22 REGENT ST S.W.' |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inside of the presentation box: ELKINGTON & CO LD, 22 REGENT ST S.W.
Reverse of the medal: LEAGUE OF MERCY 1898 |
| Credit line | Given by Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte |
| Summary | The Order of Mercy medal was awarded by the League of Mercy, a charitable foundation begun in 1899 by the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) to maintain voluntary hospitals. The Order of Mercy was given to fifty exceptional volunteers each year, nominated by the Prince of Wales and approved by the sovereign. The 1948 National Health Act which took over these hospitals effectively made the League redundant, but in 1999 it re-formed to provide support to other voluntary health initiatives. This medal was awarded to Helen Carte (1852-1913), the wife of Richard D'Oyly Carte (1844-1901). D'Oyly Carte was a theatre impresario responsible for the financial support of the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, including the formation of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and the founding of the Savoy Theatre. |
| Other number | THM/73/34 - Archive number |
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| Accession number | S.671:1, 2-2016 |
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| Record created | November 23, 2016 |
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