Medal
Medal
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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This gilt-brass medal depicts King George III in profile. On the reverse side, enclosed by a coiled snake, are the scales of Justice, as well as an anchor and the words 'Pax auspicata, Nov. 3' [a sign of peace] and the date MDCCLXII [1762]. Around this are the names and dates of the victories of that year and the names of the successful commanders.
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Title | Medal |
Materials and techniques | Gilt-brass |
Brief description | Medal, gilt brass, George III |
Physical description | Medal, gilt-brass. round. Obv., profile bust of 'Georgivs Tertivs Rex.' Rev., the scales of Justice, an anchor, and the words 'Pax auspicata, Nov. 3,' all enclosed by a coiled snake; below, the date MDCCLXII; around, the names and dates of the victories of that year and the names of the successful commanders. |
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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 gilt-brass medal depicts King George III in profile. On the reverse side, enclosed by a coiled snake, are the scales of Justice, as well as an anchor and the words 'Pax auspicata, Nov. 3' [a sign of peace] and the date MDCCLXII [1762]. Around this are the names and dates of the victories of that year and the names of the successful commanders. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired in the Year 1877, London, 1877. p.181 |
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Accession number | 1937-1877 |
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Record created | June 2, 2008 |
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