Medal
18th century (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century, and signed "I. C. (John Croker)" This medal commemorates the capture of Bouchain and the French lines. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Queen Anne. The reverse shows a French officer presenting weapons to a seated figure of Fortune, and legend "Hostes ad deditionem coacti, vallo Gallorvm svperato et Bvchemio capto MDCCXI."
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, commemorates the capture of Bouchain and the French lines, English 18th century. |
Physical description | Obv., profile bust of Queen Anne. Rev., a French officer presenting weapons to a seated figure of Fortune. |
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Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century, and signed "I. C. (John Croker)" This medal commemorates the capture of Bouchain and the French lines. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Queen Anne. The reverse shows a French officer presenting weapons to a seated figure of Fortune, and legend "Hostes ad deditionem coacti, vallo Gallorvm svperato et Bvchemio capto MDCCXI." |
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. 163. |
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Accession number | 1814-1877 |
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Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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