Medal
Medal
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This round bronze medal depicts 'John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough'. On the reverse side there is a figure of Victory and trophies with the legend 'Vbi aderat ibi victoria.' In the exergue is the inscription 'Ob 27 Jun. 1722. nat ann 74.'
John Churchill was a prominent English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He died in June 1722.
John Churchill was a prominent English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He died in June 1722.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, John Churchill Duke of Marlborough |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze, round. Obv., three-quarter bust of 'Johan Churc. Dux. Marlb.' Rev., figure of Victory, and trophies, with the legend 'Vbi aderat ibi victoria'. In the exergue, 'Ob. 27 Jun. 1722. nat. ann. 74.' |
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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. |
| Production | Signed J.D |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This round bronze medal depicts 'John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough'. On the reverse side there is a figure of Victory and trophies with the legend 'Vbi aderat ibi victoria.' In the exergue is the inscription 'Ob 27 Jun. 1722. nat ann 74.' John Churchill was a prominent English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He died in June 1722. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1877. p.179 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1927-1877 |
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| Record created | June 2, 2008 |
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