Badge
19th century (made)
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This is a gilt electrotype copy badge made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the Chinese original given by the Emperor of China to Captain Rhoderick Dew, R. N., for services against the taeping rebels at Ningpo in 1862. This badge is an embossed medallion, with rotating ball of blued crystal in the centre. This badge also has a yellow ribbon and tassels.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
Brief description | Badge, given by the Emperor of China to Captain Rhoderick Dew, R.N., for services against the Taiping rebels at Ningpo in 1862, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Badge, embossed medallion, with rotating ball of blued crystal in the centre. Yellow ribbon and tassels. |
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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 | Copied from the Chinese original given by the Emperor of China to Capt. Rhoderick Dew, R. N., for services against the Taeping rebels at Ningpo in 1862. |
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Summary | This is a gilt electrotype copy badge made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the Chinese original given by the Emperor of China to Captain Rhoderick Dew, R. N., for services against the taeping rebels at Ningpo in 1862. This badge is an embossed medallion, with rotating ball of blued crystal in the centre. This badge also has a yellow ribbon and tassels. |
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. 128. |
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Accession number | 1565-1877 |
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Record created | October 23, 2008 |
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