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Medal

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This round bronze medal depicts William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland in profile. Below the bust, the inscription reads 'Natus 15 Apr. 1721'. On the reverse side a warrior is depicted chasing a hydra with the legend 'Pro patre et patria' 'For King and Country'. In the exergue, the inscription reads 'Reb. ex. Ang. pul. et Carl. redactum, Dec 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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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., profile bust of 'Gul. Dux. Cumb. deliciae militum'. Below the bust, 'Natvs, 15 Apr. 1721.' Rev. a warrior chasing a hydra with legend 'Pro patre et patria'. In the exergue, 'Reb. ex. Ang. pul. et Carl. redactum, Dec. 1745'.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.375in
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.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This round bronze medal depicts William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland in profile. Below the bust, the inscription reads 'Natus 15 Apr. 1721'. On the reverse side a warrior is depicted chasing a hydra with the legend 'Pro patre et patria' 'For King and Country'. In the exergue, the inscription reads 'Reb. ex. Ang. pul. et Carl. redactum, Dec 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.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1877. p.178
Collection
Accession number
1917-1877

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Record createdJune 2, 2008
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