Medal
19th century (made)
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This is silver medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents a garter, inscribed "Virtute et Industria," surrounding a view of a fortifued port; around the garter "Royal Bristol Volunteers;" below it, "In danger ready." The reverse is inscribed "Imbodied for the maintenance of public order and protection of their fellow-citizens on the threat of invasion by France, 1797. Revived on the renewal of hostilities 1803. Disbanded when the deliverance of Europe was accomplished by the perseverance and magnanimity of Great Britain and her Allies, 1814" Motto below, "Propatria."
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, Royal Bristol Volunteers, English, early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Obv., an inscribed garter surrounding a view of a fortified port; inscriptions around and below the garter. Rev., an inscription and motto below. |
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| Credit line | Given by 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. |
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| Summary | This is silver medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents a garter, inscribed "Virtute et Industria," surrounding a view of a fortifued port; around the garter "Royal Bristol Volunteers;" below it, "In danger ready." The reverse is inscribed "Imbodied for the maintenance of public order and protection of their fellow-citizens on the threat of invasion by France, 1797. Revived on the renewal of hostilities 1803. Disbanded when the deliverance of Europe was accomplished by the perseverance and magnanimity of Great Britain and her Allies, 1814" Motto below, "Propatria." |
| 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 | |
| Accession number | 1701-1877 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2008 |
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