Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents the bust of Major General Richard Browne, and motto "Non vir sed virtus." The reverse shows his armorial shield and the legend "For King and Parliament, 1644." This medal was copied from the original given by the General to his troops.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, given to his troops by Major General Richard Browne, dated 1644, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., bust of Major General Richard Browne, and motto. Rev., his armorial shield, and the legend. |
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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. |
| Historical context | On 21 June, the King marched on Buckingham with the Oxford army. The Parliamentarian Committee for Both Kingdoms feared that he intended to strike at East Anglia, undefended while the Eastern Association army was at the siege of York. The Earl of Essex was beyond the Committee's control, so frantic orders were sent to Sir William Waller to intercept the King's army. Major-General Richard Browne, Governor of Abingdon, was sent with a brigade of 4,500 from London to support Waller. |
| Production | A copy from the 17th century English original. |
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| Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents the bust of Major General Richard Browne, and motto "Non vir sed virtus." The reverse shows his armorial shield and the legend "For King and Parliament, 1644." This medal was copied from the original given by the General to his troops. |
| 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. 141. |
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| Accession number | 1662-1877 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2008 |
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