Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silvered electrotype medal made in England, and signed "I. G. H." The obverse of this medal represents a sphinx supporting the British Flag, and the words "Egypt, XXI. March MDCCCI." The reverse shows palm branches, and the inscription "Queen's German Regiment." This medal has a loop and a ribbon.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the Battle of Alexandria on 21st March 1801, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Obv., a sphinx supporting the British Flag, and the words. Rev., Palm branches and the inscription. Loop and ribbon. |
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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. |
Production | copied from the English original signed "I. G. H." |
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Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in England, and signed "I. G. H." The obverse of this medal represents a sphinx supporting the British Flag, and the words "Egypt, XXI. March MDCCCI." The reverse shows palm branches, and the inscription "Queen's German Regiment." This medal has a loop 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. 140. |
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Accession number | 1653-1877 |
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Record created | November 10, 2008 |
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