Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silvered 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 a naval action.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, electrotype of the award given to Captain Wyard for repelling an attack by six Dutch frigates in 1650, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., shields of England and Ireland suspended from an anchor; rev., a naval action. |
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| 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 | This is a copy of a gold medal awarded in 1650 by Parliament to Captain Wyard. It was also given in silver to the other officers involved |
| Production | A copy of the 17th century English original by Thomas Simon. |
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| Summary | This is a silvered 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 a naval action. |
| 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. |
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| Accession number | 1388-1877 |
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| Record created | September 30, 2008 |
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