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Medal

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

This is a bronze medal made in the end of the 18th century England. The obverse of this medal represents a seated female presenting an olive branch to a nude child, and the words "Ducit amor patriæ. Instituted June 10, 1797" The reverse shows an altar, crowned, and with flags behind it, inscribed "Struck to commemorate the presentation of colours to the Birmingham Loyal Associations, June 4, 1798", "Jorden fecit et dedicavit."


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, struck to commemorate the presentation of colours to the Birmingham Loyal Associations, June 4, 1798.
Physical description
Obv., a seated female presenting an olive ranch to a nude child. Rev., an altar, crowned, and an inscription with flags behind it.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Ducit amor patriæ. Instituted June 10, 1797" (obv.)
  • "Struck to commemorate the presentation of colours to the Birmingham Loyal Associations, June 4, 1798", "Jorden fecit et dedicavit." (rev.)
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Historical context
One of a number of medals and awards struck in recognition of the contribution made by the many local militias raised during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in the end of the 18th century England. The obverse of this medal represents a seated female presenting an olive branch to a nude child, and the words "Ducit amor patriæ. Instituted June 10, 1797" The reverse shows an altar, crowned, and with flags behind it, inscribed "Struck to commemorate the presentation of colours to the Birmingham Loyal Associations, June 4, 1798", "Jorden fecit et dedicavit."
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. 166.
Collection
Accession number
1833-1877

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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