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Medal

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a gilt bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents Britannia in a car attended by Justice and Liberty, with motto and the date MDCCLVIII. Around are the names of the victories achieved during the year, the dates, and the names of the successful generals. The reverse shows a shield charged with a fleur-de-lys reserved, surrounded by a inscribed garter inscribed "Perfidia eversa" and supported by a crowned lion and a unicorn. There is a label underneath, inscribed "Ausp. Geo. II. W. Pitt, Pr. Mr" and the date MDCCLIX.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilt bronze
Brief description
Medal, Minerva attended by Justice and Liberty, English, ca. 1758
Physical description
Obv., Britannia in a car attended by Justice and Liberty, with motto and the date MDCCLVIII. Around are the names of the victories achieved during the year, the dates, and the names of the successful generals. Rev., a shield charged with a fleur-de-lys reserved, surrounded by a inscribed garter and supported by a crowned lion and a unicorn.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.687in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Foedus invictum", "Ausp. Geo. II. W. Pitt, Pr. Mr" (obv.)
  • "Perfidia eversa," "Ausp. Geo. II. W. Pitt, Pr. Mr," "MDCCLIX" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a gilt bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents Britannia in a car attended by Justice and Liberty, with motto and the date MDCCLVIII. Around are the names of the victories achieved during the year, the dates, and the names of the successful generals. The reverse shows a shield charged with a fleur-de-lys reserved, surrounded by a inscribed garter inscribed "Perfidia eversa" and supported by a crowned lion and a unicorn. There is a label underneath, inscribed "Ausp. Geo. II. W. Pitt, Pr. Mr" and the date MDCCLIX.
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. 165.
Collection
Accession number
1827-1877

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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