Medal
1848 (made)
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This is a silver medal made by W. Wyon in England, and dated 1848. The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of Queen Victoria and the date 1848. The reverse shows the Queen placing a wreath on the head of the Duke of Wellington and the words "To the British Army, 1793-1814." This medal is with a swivel and ribbon, with bar for "Sahagun and Benevente."
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Materials and techniques | Silver |
Brief description | Medal, Military General Service Medal, with bars awarded for "Sahagun and Benevente", English, 1848 |
Physical description | Obv., profile head of Queen Victoria. Rev., the Queen placing a wreath on the head of the Duke of Wellington. Swivel and ribbon, with bar for "Sahagun and Benevente." |
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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 | The Military General Service Medal (MGSM) was a campaign medal approved in 1847, for issue to officers and men of the British Army as a retrospective award for various military actions from 1793–1814. Each battle or action covered by the medal was represented by a clasp on the ribbon; twenty-nine were sanctioned, the maximum awarded to one man was fifteen. The medal was never issued without a clasp. |
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Summary | This is a silver medal made by W. Wyon in England, and dated 1848. The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of Queen Victoria and the date 1848. The reverse shows the Queen placing a wreath on the head of the Duke of Wellington and the words "To the British Army, 1793-1814." This medal is with a swivel and ribbon, with bar for "Sahagun and Benevente." |
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. 108. |
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Accession number | 1414-1877 |
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Record created | September 30, 2008 |
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