Medal
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal is embossed with a sphnix, labelled "Egypt," a horn labelled "Ava, Martinique," and the words "Medal of Merit. For 14 years good conduct. XIII." The reverse is plain.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, good conduct, 13th Regt., 'for 14 years good conduct', 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., embossed with a sphinx, labelled "Egypt," a horn labelled "Ava, Martinique," and the words. Rev., plain. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "Medal of Merit. For 14 years good conduct. XIII." (obv.) |
| 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. |
| Historical context | The 13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somerset Light Infantry). 'Egypt' refers to the Egyptian campaign of 1801, 'Martinique' refers to the capture of Martinique and Guadaloupe 1809-10, 'Ava' refers to the First Anglo-Burmese War 1824-26. This places the medal award around 1824 before the battle honour 'Bhurtpore' was added in 1826. |
| 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 is embossed with a sphnix, labelled "Egypt," a horn labelled "Ava, Martinique," and the words "Medal of Merit. For 14 years good conduct. XIII." The reverse is plain. |
| 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. 134. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1607-1877 |
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| Record created | November 3, 2008 |
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