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Medal

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

This is a silver medadl made in England. The obverse of this medal represents reated figure of Hibernia. The reverse shows the number 88 and laurel branches, and the names of 11 Peninsular battles. This medal has a clasp engraved "Peninsular" and a ribbon.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Medal, commemorating 5 battles during the Peninsular War in which the 88th Foot 'Connaught Rangers' took part, English, early 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., seated figure of Hibernia. Rev., the number 88 and laurel branches, and the names of 11 Peninsular battles. Engraved clasp, and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.375in
Marks and inscriptions
"Peninsular" (clasp)
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
Summary
This is a silver medadl made in England. The obverse of this medal represents reated figure of Hibernia. The reverse shows the number 88 and laurel branches, and the names of 11 Peninsular battles. This medal has a clasp engraved "Peninsular" and a 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. 139.
Collection
Accession number
1643-1877

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Record createdNovember 6, 2008
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