Medal
18th century (made)
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This round bronze medal depicts William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. On the reverse side King George II is shown advancing from his throne to receive his son. Both of the figures are wearing a classical costume and accompanied with the legend 'Quid non pro patria.' In the exergue an inscription reads 'Ang. lib. reb. MDCCXLV (1745).'
Cumberland, the younger son of George II, is notorious for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rebellion at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
After defeating the forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the British Army embarked upon a policy of the 'pacification' and in Jacobite areas across the Highlands the troops believed to be rebels were killed, 'rebellious' settlements were burned and livestock was confiscated on a large scale.
In England, Cumberland was celebrated for destroying the Jacobite threat and a monument was raised in Windsor Great Park.
Cumberland, the younger son of George II, is notorious for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rebellion at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
After defeating the forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the British Army embarked upon a policy of the 'pacification' and in Jacobite areas across the Highlands the troops believed to be rebels were killed, 'rebellious' settlements were burned and livestock was confiscated on a large scale.
In England, Cumberland was celebrated for destroying the Jacobite threat and a monument was raised in Windsor Great Park.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, commemorating the Duke of Cumberland's victory over the Jacobites, English, 18th century |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze, round. Obv. three quarter bust of 'Gul. Aug. Dux Cumbriae.' Rev. King George advancing from his throne to receive his son, both in classic costume; legend, 'Quid non pro patria.' In the exergue, 'Ang. Lib. reb. MDCCXLV.' |
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| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R, C.S.E, Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
| Object history | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards. |
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| Summary | This round bronze medal depicts William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. On the reverse side King George II is shown advancing from his throne to receive his son. Both of the figures are wearing a classical costume and accompanied with the legend 'Quid non pro patria.' In the exergue an inscription reads 'Ang. lib. reb. MDCCXLV (1745).' Cumberland, the younger son of George II, is notorious for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rebellion at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. After defeating the forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the British Army embarked upon a policy of the 'pacification' and in Jacobite areas across the Highlands the troops believed to be rebels were killed, 'rebellious' settlements were burned and livestock was confiscated on a large scale. In England, Cumberland was celebrated for destroying the Jacobite threat and a monument was raised in Windsor Great Park. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1878. p.178 |
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| Accession number | 1915-1877 |
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| Record created | June 2, 2008 |
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