Medal
19th century (made)
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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, Scotland and Ireland, suspsended from an anchor. The reverse shows a naval action and the engraved inscription. This medal was copied from the original made by Thomas Simon.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, electrotype of the medal awarded by Parliament to the crew for saving Admiral Blake's flagship 'Triumph' in 1653, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, suspended from an anchor. Rev., a naval action. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "For eminent service in saving y 'Triumph' fierd in fight why Duch in July 1653." (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 | The original medal was awarded by a grateful parliament to the crew of the 'Triumph', Admiral Blake's flagship, who during the action against the Dutch remained aboard to save the ship from Dutch fireships. |
| Production | A copy from the 17th century English original signed "Simon." |
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| 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, Scotland and Ireland, suspsended from an anchor. The reverse shows a naval action and the engraved inscription. This medal was copied from the original made by Thomas Simon. |
| 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. 105. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1392-1877 |
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| Record created | September 30, 2008 |
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