Medal
Medal
1744 (made)
1744 (made)
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This silver medal was struck to commemorate the recapture of Prague on 15th November 1744.
Object details
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| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, silver, commemorating the recapture of Prague by Prince Charles of Lorraine, by I Kirk, England, 1744 |
| Physical description | Medal, silver, struck in commemoration of the recapture of Prague, 15th November 1744. Obv. Equestrian figure of Prince Charles to right; distant city. Rev. View of Prague with soldier flying from the citadel. |
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| Object history | Bequeathed by Miss M.E. Waldo-Sibthorp. |
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| Summary | This silver medal was struck to commemorate the recapture of Prague on 15th November 1744. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1902 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1906. pp.391 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1897-1902 |
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| Record created | June 10, 2009 |
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