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Medal

late 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a bronze medal made in the end of the 16th century. This medal commemorates the victory of Maurice of Nassau over the Spaniards at Turnhout. The obverse of this medal represents the shields of England and France, crowned, and that of the States of Holland, with legend. The reverse shows a battle scene, and legend


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, commemorates the victory of Maurice of Nassau over the Spaniards at Turnhout in 1597, English, late 16th century.
Physical description
Obv., the shields of England and France, crowned and the shield of the States of Holland with legend. Rev., a battle scene, and legend.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.187in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Istud a domino factum est." (obv.)
  • . "Victoria Tvrnotana, 24 Janvarii 1597" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Subjects depicted
Battle
The Shield of England
The Shield of France
The Shield of the States of Holland
Crown
Maurice (Of Nassau)
Battle of Turnhout
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in the end of the 16th century. This medal commemorates the victory of Maurice of Nassau over the Spaniards at Turnhout. The obverse of this medal represents the shields of England and France, crowned, and that of the States of Holland, with legend. The reverse shows a battle scene, and legend
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.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1800-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
Record URL
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