Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silvered electrotype medal made in England. The obverse of this medal is embossed with laurel branches, and the inscription "Forlorn Hope, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajos." The reverse shows the inscription "Edward Costello, 1st Battn, 95th Rifles." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, Forlorn Hope, Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, awarded to Edward Costello, 1st Battn, 95th Rifles, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., embossed with laurel branches, and an inscription. Rev., an inscription. Swivel and ribbon. |
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| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
| Historical context | The "Forlorn Hope", usually referred to as "The Hope", always led the assault on a fortress. It was a party of about 25-30 volunteers led by a subaltern and a couple of sergeants. They were the first wave of troops to enter a breach and, casualties were inevitably high. However, it was a post of the utmost honour and there was seldom any lack of volunteers. If the officer survived, he was virtually assured of promotion: the sergeants could normally expect battlefield commissions: the soldiers got nothing. One of those who volunteered at the siege of Cuidad Rodrigo and again at Badajoz was Edward Costello of the 95th Rifles. |
| Production | copied from an English original |
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| Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in England. The obverse of this medal is embossed with laurel branches, and the inscription "Forlorn Hope, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajos." The reverse shows the inscription "Edward Costello, 1st Battn, 95th Rifles." 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. 139. |
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| Accession number | 1646-1877 |
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| Record created | November 6, 2008 |
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