Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in England, around 1814. The obverse of this medal represents a figure of Religion holding a cross and standing by an altar inscribed with the names of Peninsular victories. By her side there is a rose, a shamrock, and a thistle. The exergue is inscribed "Thanksgiving. Jan. 13, 1814." The reverse of this medal shows the inscription "Let us give glory unto the Lord, and declare His praise in the islands" between branches.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, commemorating the end of the Peninsular War, English, 1814. |
| Physical description | Obv., a figure of Religion holding a cross and standing by an altar inscribed with the names of Peninsular victories; by her side a rose, a shamrock, and a thistle. Rev., an inscription between branches. |
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| Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
| Historical context | At the end of 1813 Wellington's Peninsular forces had successfully pushed the french army out of Spain, crossing the Pyrenees to fight the war on French soil. |
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| Summary | This is a bronze medal made in England, around 1814. The obverse of this medal represents a figure of Religion holding a cross and standing by an altar inscribed with the names of Peninsular victories. By her side there is a rose, a shamrock, and a thistle. The exergue is inscribed "Thanksgiving. Jan. 13, 1814." The reverse of this medal shows the inscription "Let us give glory unto the Lord, and declare His praise in the islands" between branches. |
| 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. 167. |
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| Accession number | 1838-1877 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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