Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a bronzed electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 18th century English original. The obverse of this medal represents St. Geroge and the Dragon, and label "Quo fata vocant." The reverse has the inscription "Vth Foot. Merit. March 10th, 1767."
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Bronzed electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, merit, 5th Regt. of foot, 10th March 1767, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Obv., St. George and the Dragon. Rev., an inscription. |
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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 bronzed electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 18th century English original. The obverse of this medal represents St. Geroge and the Dragon, and label "Quo fata vocant." The reverse has the inscription "Vth Foot. Merit. March 10th, 1767." |
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. 133. |
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Accession number | 1599-1877 |
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Record created | November 3, 2008 |
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