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Medal

1798 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in England and signed "T G. H." The obverse of this medal represents a sentinel The reverse shows a heart surrounded by hands, and the words "Worlingworth Volunteers," enclosed by a garter inscribed "For our King and our Country." Above the garter is a crown, and around it a wreath. "John Henniker, Major Commt."


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Worlingworth Volunteers, Suffolk, 1798, English.
Physical description
Obv., figure of a sentinel. Rev., a heart surrounded by hands, and the words enclosed by a garter inscribed. Above the garter is a crown and around it a wreath.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Worlingworth Volunteers", "For our King and our Country", "John Henniker, Major Commt." (rev.)
  • "T G. H." (signed)
Credit line
Given by the W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Historical context
One of a number of medals and awards struck in recognition of the contribution made by the many local militias raised after the French Revolutionary Wars.
Subjects depicted
Sentinel
Hand
Heart
Garter
Crown
Wreath
Summary
This is a silver medal made in England and signed "T G. H." The obverse of this medal represents a sentinel The reverse shows a heart surrounded by hands, and the words "Worlingworth Volunteers," enclosed by a garter inscribed "For our King and our Country." Above the garter is a crown, and around it a wreath. "John Henniker, Major Commt."
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. 146.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1692-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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