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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Wyon, Leonard Charles (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal for marksmen, made in the 19th century, in England and signed "L. C. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of the Queen Victoria and the reverse shows Fame placing a wreath on the head of a young archer. This medal has a swivel and ribbon, and the rim is inscribed "Specimen."


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver medal
Silver
Brief description
Specimen silver medal for marksmen, by L C Wyon, English 19th century.
Physical description
Medal for marksmen. A specimen. Obv., profile head of Queen Victoria; rev., Fame placing a wreath on the head of a young archer. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.438in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Victoria Regina" (obv.)
  • "Specimen" (inscription in the rim)
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.
Subjects depicted
Wreath
Archers
Victoria (Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India)
Fame
Summary
This is a silver medal for marksmen, made in the 19th century, in England and signed "L. C. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of the Queen Victoria and the reverse shows Fame placing a wreath on the head of a young archer. This medal has a swivel and ribbon, and the rim is inscribed "Specimen."
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. 116.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1476-1877

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Record createdOctober 16, 2008
Record URL
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