Badge
19th century (made)
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This is a gilt electrotype copy badge made in the 19th century. This badge was copied from the Chinese original given by the Emperor of China to Brevet-Major Gordon, R. E., commanding the Anglo-Chinese army employed in suppressing the Taiping rebellion, 1863. This badge is an embossed medallion with a red stone in the centre, and with yellow tassels and ribbon.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
Brief description | Badge,given by the Emperor of China to Brevet-Major Gordon, R. E., commanding the Anglo-Chinese army employed in suppressing the Taiping rebellion, 1863, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Badge, an embossed medallion, with a red stone in the centre, and with yellow tassels and ribbon. |
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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 Brevet-Major Gordon, R. E., commanding the Anglo-Chinese army employed in suppressing the Taeping rebellion, 1863. |
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Summary | This is a gilt electrotype copy badge made in the 19th century. This badge was copied from the Chinese original given by the Emperor of China to Brevet-Major Gordon, R. E., commanding the Anglo-Chinese army employed in suppressing the Taiping rebellion, 1863. This badge is an embossed medallion with a red stone in the centre, and with yellow tassels 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. 128. |
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Accession number | 1566-1877 |
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Record created | October 23, 2008 |
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