Karl Friedrich and Karl Alexander, Grand Dukes of Saxony
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This bronze medal depicts Karl Friedrich and Karl Alexander, Grand Dukes of Saxony, in profile. On the reverse side there is a palm wreath with the words 'Victricem qvaerite palmam.' The medal was designed and executed by Ferdinand Helfricht, medallist to the Court at Gotha.
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Title | Karl Friedrich and Karl Alexander, Grand Dukes of Saxony (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Karl Friedrich and Karl Alexander, Grand Dukes of Saxony, by Ferdinand Helfricht, Germany, 19th century |
Physical description | Obv., profile heads of Carl Friedrich and Carl Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxony. Rev., a palm wreath and the words 'Victricem qvaerite palmam.' |
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Credit line | Given by Herr Emil Helfricht. |
Object history | Given by Herr Emil Helfricht in 1879. |
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Summary | This bronze medal depicts Karl Friedrich and Karl Alexander, Grand Dukes of Saxony, in profile. On the reverse side there is a palm wreath with the words 'Victricem qvaerite palmam.' The medal was designed and executed by Ferdinand Helfricht, medallist to the Court at Gotha. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired in the Year 1879. London, 1880, p. 6 |
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Accession number | 63-1879 |
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Record created | July 9, 2008 |
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