Medal
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "R." This medal was given to officers for services during the Batta disputes. The obverse of this medal represents Minerva seated near palm trees. The reverse shows laurel branches, and the inscription "Non nisi digno. MDCCLXVI."
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, given to officers for services during the Batta disputes, 1766, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., Minerva seated near palm trees. Rev., laurel branches and an inscription. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "Non nisi digno. MDCCLXVI." (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. |
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| Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "R." This medal was given to officers for services during the Batta disputes. The obverse of this medal represents Minerva seated near palm trees. The reverse shows laurel branches, and the inscription "Non nisi digno. MDCCLXVI." |
| 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. 123. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1526-1877 |
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| Record created | October 20, 2008 |
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