Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in England around 1814 and signed "T. Wyon, junr." This medal commemorates the Treaty of Peace of 30th May 1814. The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of the Prince Regent. The reverse shows flying figures of Victory and Peace aproaching Britannia, who casts her shield over a crowned female clinging to her, while at her feet lies a subdued monarch.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the Treaty of Paris in 1814, English, early 19th century. |
Physical description | Obv., profile head of the Prince Regent. Rev., flying figures of Victory and Peace approaching Britannia, who casts her shield over a crowned female clinging to her, while at her feet lies a subdued monarch. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in England around 1814 and signed "T. Wyon, junr." This medal commemorates the Treaty of Peace of 30th May 1814. The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of the Prince Regent. The reverse shows flying figures of Victory and Peace aproaching Britannia, who casts her shield over a crowned female clinging to her, while at her feet lies a subdued monarch. |
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 | 1839-1877 |
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Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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