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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 17th century English original. The obverse of this medal represents the shields of England and Ireland suspended from an anchor. The reverse shows the House of Commons in session.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilt electrotype copy
Brief description
Medal, electrotype of the award given to Captain Wyard and crew in 1650, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Obv., shields of England and Ireland suspended from an anchor; rev., the House of Commons in session.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1.19in
  • Width: 0.875in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Meruisti" (obv.)
  • "T. S." (rev.)
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards.
Historical context
One of two awards by Parliament to Captain Wyard and crew in 1650
Production
A copy of the 17th century English original by Thomas Simon
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 17th century English original. The obverse of this medal represents the shields of England and Ireland suspended from an anchor. The reverse shows the House of Commons in session.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 104.
Collection
Accession number
1387-1877

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2008
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