Medal
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This is a gilt electrotype copy medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the Swedish original given by the King of Sweden to British officers who assisted at the reduction of the fortress of Gluckstadt, 1813-14. The obverse of this medal represents a Maltese cross, a shield, crowns and swords. The reverse shows laurel branches, and the words ""För Tapperhet. 1 Fält." This medal has a ribbon attached.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, gilt electrotype copy, a Maltese cross, a shield, crowns and swords/laurel branches, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., a Maltese cross, a shield, crowns and swords. Rev., laurel branches, and the words. Ribbon attached. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "För Tapperhet. 1 Fält." (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 | Copied from the Swedish original given by the King of Sweden to British officers who assisted at the reduction of the fortress of Gluckstadt, 1813-1814. |
| Production | Copied from the Swedish original given by the King of Sweden to British officers who assisted at the reduction of the fortress of Gluckstadt, 1813-1814. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This is a gilt electrotype copy medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the Swedish original given by the King of Sweden to British officers who assisted at the reduction of the fortress of Gluckstadt, 1813-14. The obverse of this medal represents a Maltese cross, a shield, crowns and swords. The reverse shows laurel branches, and the words ""För Tapperhet. 1 Fält." This medal has a ribbon attached. |
| 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. 126. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1549-1877 |
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| Record created | October 20, 2008 |
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