Medal
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This is a bronze medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Blucher. The reverse shows a lion and a lamb couchant by a wheatsheaf and a horm of plenty. Above is a dove descending with an olive branch and there is a church in the background.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating Field Marshal Blucher, English |
Physical description | Obv., profile bust of Blucher. Rev., a lion and a lamb couchant by a wheatsheaf and a horn of plenty: above, a dove descending with an olive branch; a church in the background. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in England. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Blucher. The reverse shows a lion and a lamb couchant by a wheatsheaf and a horm of plenty. Above is a dove descending with an olive branch and there is a church in the background. |
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. 161. |
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Accession number | 1797-1877 |
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Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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