Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in the 19th century Prusia. The obverse of this medal represents the letters "F. W." beneath a crown, and the words "Preussens täpfern Kriegern. Gott war mit uns, Ihm sey die Ehre!" The reverse shows a cross patée, rayed, and a wreath enclosing the date "1815." The rim of this medal is inscribed, "Aus erobertem Geschutz." This medal has a ring and ribbon.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Bronze medal |
Brief description | Medal, the letter, a crown and the words/a cross patée. Prussian 19th century. |
Physical description | Obv., the letters "F. W." beneath a crown, and the words. Rev., a cross Patée, rayed, and a wreath enclosing the date "1815." The rim is inscribed. Ring 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 | Prussian |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in the 19th century Prusia. The obverse of this medal represents the letters "F. W." beneath a crown, and the words "Preussens täpfern Kriegern. Gott war mit uns, Ihm sey die Ehre!" The reverse shows a cross patée, rayed, and a wreath enclosing the date "1815." The rim of this medal is inscribed, "Aus erobertem Geschutz." 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. 130. |
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Accession number | 1577-1877 |
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Record created | October 23, 2008 |
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