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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Wyon, A. B. (artist)
Wyon, J. (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "J. and A. B. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of Queen Victoria and the reverse shows laurel branches, and the words " New Zealand. Virtutis Honor. 1865 to 1866." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver medal
Silver
Brief description
Silver medal, New Zealand Medal, commemorating the wars, 1865-66, English, late 19th century.
Physical description
Silver medal, obv., profile head of Queen Victoria; rev., laurel branches. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.438in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Victoria D. G. Britt. Reg. F. D." (obv.)
  • "New Zealand. Virtutis Honor. 1865 to 1866." (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 New Zealand Medal was a campaign medal awarded to Imperial and Colonial troops in the New Zealand Wars of 1845-47 (and for 1848) and 1860-66. The New Zealand Wars were previously known as the Maori Wars, Anglo-Maori Wars or Land Wars. The medal was authorised in 1869.
Subjects depicted
Laurel Branches
Victoria (Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India)
The New Zealand Wars
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "J. and A. B. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of Queen Victoria and the reverse shows laurel branches, and the words " New Zealand. Virtutis Honor. 1865 to 1866." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
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. 115.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1466-1877

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Record createdOctober 16, 2008
Record URL
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