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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown

This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the late 17th century Irish original. The obverse of this medal represents a portrait bust of the Reverend John Walker. The reverse shows the arms of Londonderry encircled by a garter inscribed "Vita, veritas, victoria." Around this are the inscriptions "Seventh December 1688", "First August 1689", "Apprentice Boys of Derry" and "No Surrender." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Gilt electrotype copy
Gilt
Electrotype
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Rev. George Walker and the Siege of Derry, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Obv., portrait bust of George Walker. Rev., the arms of Londonderry encircled by a garter inscribed. Around this are the inscriptions. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "George Walker, Defender of Derry, 1688" (obv.)
  • "Vita, veritas, victoria", "Seventh December 1688", "First August 1689", "Apprentice Boys of Derry", "No Surrender" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Production
copied from Irish original
Subjects depicted
Garter
The Arms of Londonderry
Walker, George
Summary
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the late 17th century Irish original. The obverse of this medal represents a portrait bust of the Reverend John Walker. The reverse shows the arms of Londonderry encircled by a garter inscribed "Vita, veritas, victoria." Around this are the inscriptions "Seventh December 1688", "First August 1689", "Apprentice Boys of Derry" and "No Surrender." 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. 158.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1782-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
Record URL
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