Medal
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents a crown between two lances, the figure and 9, the words "Queen's Royal Lances. Peninsula." The reverse shows the inscription "presented to Regtl. Serjt.-Major Thomas Godding by the officers of his Regiment, as a token of esteem, and in testimony of his faithful and meritorious services for upwards of 32 years. March 1837." This medal has a ring and ribbon.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, presented to Regtl. Sgt-Major Thomas Godding, Queen's Royal Lancers, for long service 'for upwards of 32 years', 1837, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., a crown between two lances, the figure and 9, the words. Rev., an inscription. Ring and ribbon. English 19th century. |
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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 an English original |
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| Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents a crown between two lances, the figure and 9, the words "Queen's Royal Lances. Peninsula." The reverse shows the inscription "presented to Regtl. Serjt.-Major Thomas Godding by the officers of his Regiment, as a token of esteem, and in testimony of his faithful and meritorious services for upwards of 32 years. March 1837." 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. 131. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1588-1877 |
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| Record created | October 27, 2008 |
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