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Medal

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

This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 18th century original signed "L. P. F." The obverse of this medal represents Hercules placing a wreath on the head of a young warrior and the words "Order of Merit, estab. MDCCLXXXV." The reverse shows the inscriptions "XXII, or Cheshire Regiment," "Reward for military virtue. From Lt-Col. Crosbie" within a wreath. This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silvered electrotype copy
Silver
Electrotype
Brief description
Medal, Order of Merit, 22nd Cheshire Regiment, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Obv., Hercules placing a wreath on the head of a young warrior, and the words. Rev., inscriptions within a wreath. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.50in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Order of Merit, estab. MDCCLXXXV." (obv.)
  • "XXII, or Cheshire Regiment," "Reward for military virtue. From Lt-Col. Crosbie." (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
Wreath
Warrior
Hercules
Summary
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 18th century original signed "L. P. F." The obverse of this medal represents Hercules placing a wreath on the head of a young warrior and the words "Order of Merit, estab. MDCCLXXXV." The reverse shows the inscriptions "XXII, or Cheshire Regiment," "Reward for military virtue. From Lt-Col. Crosbie" within a wreath. 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. 135.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1613-1877

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Record createdNovember 6, 2008
Record URL
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