Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the 18th century original signed "I. C. (John Croker)," commemorating the capture of the rebels at Preston. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George I., and the reverse shows a military trophy on a pedestal, at the foot of which are captives chained, and the words "Fides militum. Rebell. ad Preston capt. 13 Nov. 1715."
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Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the capture of the rebels at the Battle of Preston in 1715, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Obv., profile bust of King George I. Rev., a military trophy on a pedestal, at the foot of which are captives chained, and the words. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
Production | copied from English 18th century original signed I. C. |
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Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the 18th century original signed "I. C. (John Croker)," commemorating the capture of the rebels at Preston. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George I., and the reverse shows a military trophy on a pedestal, at the foot of which are captives chained, and the words "Fides militum. Rebell. ad Preston capt. 13 Nov. 1715." |
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. 156. |
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Accession number | 1767-1877 |
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Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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