Medal
ca. 1814 (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in England and signed "T. Wyon, Jun. MDCCCXI." The obverse of this medal represents figures representing Peace and War; "Treaty of Peace signed at Paris, May 30th 1814." The reverse shows the shields of the Allies and France encircled with branches of palm and laurels and arranged around the sentence "This is the work of Jehovah; it is marvellous in our eyes."
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the Treaty of Paris in 1814, English, ca. 1814. |
Physical description | Obv., figures representing Peace and War. Rev., the shields of the Allies and France encircled with branches of palm and laurels and arranged around the sentence. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
Historical context | The medal commemorates the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars in 1814. The Treaty of Paris was followed by the Congress of Vienna which was interrupted by the resurgence of Bonaparte and the Hundred Days culminating in the Battle of Waterloo. |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in England and signed "T. Wyon, Jun. MDCCCXI." The obverse of this medal represents figures representing Peace and War; "Treaty of Peace signed at Paris, May 30th 1814." The reverse shows the shields of the Allies and France encircled with branches of palm and laurels and arranged around the sentence "This is the work of Jehovah; it is marvellous in our eyes." |
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. 170. |
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Accession number | 1861-1877 |
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Record created | December 16, 2008 |
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