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Medal

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

This is a silver medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents the profile bust of George III in armour. The reverse shows the Royal Arms. This medal was given to Indian Chiefs for assisting the Royal Forces during the American War of Independence.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Medal, awarded to Indian Chiefs for supporting the British during the American War of Independence, English 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust in armour of George III. Rev., the Royal Arms.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 3in
Marks and inscriptions
"Georgius III. Dei Gratia." (obv.)
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
Medal given to Indian Chiefs for assisting the Royal Forces during the American War of Independence.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a silver medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents the profile bust of George III in armour. The reverse shows the Royal Arms. This medal was given to Indian Chiefs for assisting the Royal Forces during the American War of Independence.
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. 109.
Collection
Accession number
1418-1877

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2008
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