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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents St. George and the Dragon, and label "Quo fata vocant" and ""Revived Apl. 25, 1805" in the exergue. The reverse shows the inscription "Vth Foot. Merit. March 10th, 1767." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, merit, 5th Foot revived 25th April 1805, English, early 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., St. George and the Dragon, and label. An inscription in the exergue. Rev., an inscription. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.375in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Quo fata vocant" (obv.)
  • "Revived Apl. 25, 1805" (obv., exergue)
  • "Vth Foot. Merit. March 10th, 1767" (rev.)
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.
Subjects depicted
Dragon
St. George
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents St. George and the Dragon, and label "Quo fata vocant" and ""Revived Apl. 25, 1805" in the exergue. The reverse shows the inscription "Vth Foot. Merit. March 10th, 1767." This medal has a swivel 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. 133.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1600-1877

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Record createdNovember 3, 2008
Record URL
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