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Medal

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

This is a bronze medal made in England. This medal was for the 10th Bengal N. I. The obverse of this medal is embossed with a rayed star of eight points, on which is a crown and a garter inscribed "Regiment" enclosing the number X; "A reward for my expertness in ball-firing." The reverse shows a markman firing and the legend "Auspicio regis et senatus Angliæ."


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, marksmanship, 10th Bengal Native Infantry, English.
Physical description
Obv., embossed with a rayed star of eight points, on which is a crown and a garter inscribed "Regiment" enclosing the number X. Rev., a marksman firing, and the legend.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.375in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Regiment", "A reward for my expertness in ball-firing." (obv.)
  • motto "Auspicio regis et senatus Angliæ." (rev. Motto of the Honourable East India Company)
    Translation
    'by command of the king and parliament of England'.
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
Star
Crown
Garter
Marksman
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in England. This medal was for the 10th Bengal N. I. The obverse of this medal is embossed with a rayed star of eight points, on which is a crown and a garter inscribed "Regiment" enclosing the number X; "A reward for my expertness in ball-firing." The reverse shows a markman firing and the legend "Auspicio regis et senatus Angliæ."
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. pp. 140-141.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1656-1877

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Record createdNovember 10, 2008
Record URL
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