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Medal

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Ireland (made)

This is a silver medal made in the end of the 18th century Ireland. The obverse of this medal represents a crown within a wreath, and the legend "To the Heroes of Coloony. 5th Sepr. 1798." The reverse shows a castle, and the inscription "Corporation and Citizens of Limerick." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Battle of Collooney in 1798, Irish, late 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., a crown within a wreath and the legend. Rev., a castle and an inscription. Swivel and ribbon. Irish 18th century.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "To the Heroes of Coloony. 5th Sepr. 1798" (obv.)
  • "Corporation and Citizens of Limerick" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F. R. C. S. E.
Subjects depicted
Castle
Crown
Wreath
Battle of Collooney
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the end of the 18th century Ireland. The obverse of this medal represents a crown within a wreath, and the legend "To the Heroes of Coloony. 5th Sepr. 1798." The reverse shows a castle, and the inscription "Corporation and Citizens of Limerick." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
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. 149.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1715-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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