Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This round bronzed pewter medal depicts Adolphus Frederick Duke of Cambridge, K.G and states '45 years Col. of the Coldstream Guards'. On the reverse side, the inscription reads 'Presented by his family to [names of 12 serjeants of the 1st and 2nd battalions] who fulfilled the wishes of their Col. in carrying him to the grave, July 16th, 1850.'
Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge was the tenth child of George III and Queen Charlotte. He served as Colonel in Chief of the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards from 1805.
Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge was the tenth child of George III and Queen Charlotte. He served as Colonel in Chief of the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards from 1805.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronzed- pewter |
| Brief description | Medal, bronzed pewter, Duke of Cambridge |
| Physical description | Medal, bronzed pewter, round. Obv., profile head of 'F.M.H.R.H. Adolphus Frederick Duke of Cambridge, K.G., 45 years Col. of the Coldstream Guards.' Rev., 'Presented by his family to [names of 12 serjeants of the 1st and 2nd battalions] who fulfilled the wish of their Col. in carrying him to the grave, July 16th, 1850.' |
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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. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This round bronzed pewter medal depicts Adolphus Frederick Duke of Cambridge, K.G and states '45 years Col. of the Coldstream Guards'. On the reverse side, the inscription reads 'Presented by his family to [names of 12 serjeants of the 1st and 2nd battalions] who fulfilled the wishes of their Col. in carrying him to the grave, July 16th, 1850.' Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge was the tenth child of George III and Queen Charlotte. He served as Colonel in Chief of the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards from 1805. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1877. p.179 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1926-1877 |
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| Record created | June 2, 2008 |
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