Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "W. Wyon, R. A." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of Queen Victoria, and the reverse shows a figure of Victory standing by a trophy, and the words "Army of the Sutlej. Aliwal, 1846." This medal has a swivel with ribbon, and bar for "Sobracon."
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Materials and techniques | Silver medal |
Brief description | Silver medal, The Sutlej Medal, commemorating the First Anglo-Sikh War, English 19th century. |
Physical description | Silver medal, obv., profile head of Queen Victoria; rev., a figure of Victory standing by a trophy. Swivel and ribbon, with bar for "Sobraon." |
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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 First Anglo-Sikh War included four major battles, Mudki, Ferozeshah, Aliwal and Sobraon |
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Summary | This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "W. Wyon, R. A." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of Queen Victoria, and the reverse shows a figure of Victory standing by a trophy, and the words "Army of the Sutlej. Aliwal, 1846." This medal has a swivel with ribbon, and bar for "Sobracon." |
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. 113. |
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Accession number | 1445-1877 |
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Record created | October 13, 2008 |
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