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Medal

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

This is a silver medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents Prince of Wales's plume, the number 77 (Regiment), branches of laurel, and the label "Peninsula." The reverse shows laurel branches, and the names "El Bodon, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajos." This medal has a swivel.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, 77th Regiment of foot, 'East Middlesex Regt.' with El Bodon, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, English, early 19th century
Physical description
Obv., Prince of Wales's plume, the number 77, branches of laurel, and the label "Peninsula." Rev., laurel branches, and the names "El Bodon, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajos." Swivel.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.437in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Peninsula" (obv.)
  • "El Bodon, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajos"
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
Plume
Laurel Branches
Summary
This is a silver medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents Prince of Wales's plume, the number 77 (Regiment), branches of laurel, and the label "Peninsula." The reverse shows laurel branches, and the names "El Bodon, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajos." This medal has a swivel.
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. 138.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1639-1877

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Record createdNovember 6, 2008
Record URL
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