Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This octagonal bronze medal depicts Napoleon in profile with the inscription 'Emperor and King'. On the reverse side there is an oval shield with a monogram flanked by branches of oak and laurel with a shield above and a cross below. It is signed 'Droz'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Napoleon |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze, octagonal. Obv., profile head of 'Napoléon Empereur et Roi.' Rev., an oval shield with a monogram flanked by branches of oak and laurel. Above the shield is a lamp, and below it a cross. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Napoléon Empereur et Roi'
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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. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This octagonal bronze medal depicts Napoleon in profile with the inscription 'Emperor and King'. On the reverse side there is an oval shield with a monogram flanked by branches of oak and laurel with a shield above and a cross below. It is signed 'Droz'. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired in the Year 1877, London, 1877. p.182 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1942-1877 |
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| Record created | June 2, 2008 |
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