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This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents Peace giving a medal to a warrior and the words "For true patriotism. Peace MDCCCII." The reverse shows the inscription "Presented to Corpl Frans Eades, 6th Compy Birmm Loyl Associatn, by the Town of Birmingham, May XXVIII., MDCCCII" within oak branches.

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Category	Medallions
Object type	Medal
Materials and techniques	Silvered electrotype copy Silver Electrotype
Brief description	Medal, presented to Corporal Frans Eades, 6th Company Birmingham Loyal Association, May 28th 1802, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description	Obv., Peace giving a medal to a warrior and inscription. Rev., an inscription within oak branches.
Dimensions	Diameter: 1.875in
Marks and inscriptions	"For true patriotism. Peace MDCCCII." (obv.) "Presented to Corpl Frans Eades, 6th Compy Birmm Loyl Associatn, by the Town of Birmingham, May XXVIII., MDCCCII." (REV.)
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
Subjects depicted	Warrior Medals Oak Branches Peace
Summary	This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents Peace giving a medal to a warrior and the words "For true patriotism. Peace MDCCCII." The reverse shows the inscription "Presented to Corpl Frans Eades, 6th Compy Birmm Loyl Associatn, by the Town of Birmingham, May XXVIII., MDCCCII" within oak branches.
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. 147.
Collection	Sculpture Collection
Accession number	1698-1877

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Record created	November 19, 2008
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O172730/medal-unknown/

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