Medal
ca. 1836 (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, given by Isabella II. of Spain to the Anglo-Spanish Legion for the capture of San Sebastian. The obverse of this medal represents a lion encircled by the collar of the Golden Fleece, and the words "España Agradecida." The reverse shows a cross patée, rayed, with crowns between the limbs, a central wreath, and the words "San Sebastian, 5 de Mayo 1836." This medal has a ring and ribbon.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver medal |
| Brief description | Silver medal, Given by Isabella II. of Spain to the Anglo-Spanish Legion for the capture of San Sebastian in 1836, Spanish. |
| Physical description | Obv., a lion encircled by the collar of the Golden Fleece, and the words. Rev., a cross Patée, rayed, with crowns between the limbs, a central wreath, and the words. |
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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. |
| Production | Given by Isabella II. of Spain to the Anglo-Spanish Legion for the capture of San Sebastian. |
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| Summary | This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, given by Isabella II. of Spain to the Anglo-Spanish Legion for the capture of San Sebastian. The obverse of this medal represents a lion encircled by the collar of the Golden Fleece, and the words "España Agradecida." The reverse shows a cross patée, rayed, with crowns between the limbs, a central wreath, and the words "San Sebastian, 5 de Mayo 1836." This medal has a ring 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. 126. |
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| Accession number | 1550-1877 |
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| Record created | October 20, 2008 |
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