Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a gilt emectrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the English original signed "Hancock." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of King George III., and the legend "The King defended, the Constitution preserv'd. M. and S. V. embodied 1798." The reverse is inscribed "Presented by the Officers of the Grenadier Company, 2d Battalion, Manchester and Salford Volunteers, for uniform good conduct. 1802."
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, good conduct, presented by the Officers of the Grenadier Company, 2nd Battalion, Manchester and Salford Volunteers, 1802, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., profile head of King George III., and the legend. Rev., an inscription. |
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| 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 during the French Revolutionary Wars. |
| Production | copied from the English original signed "Hancock" |
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| Summary | This is a gilt emectrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the English original signed "Hancock." The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of King George III., and the legend "The King defended, the Constitution preserv'd. M. and S. V. embodied 1798." The reverse is inscribed "Presented by the Officers of the Grenadier Company, 2d Battalion, Manchester and Salford Volunteers, for uniform good conduct. 1802." |
| 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 | |
| Accession number | 1695-1877 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2008 |
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