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Medal

1918 (made)
Artist/Maker
Preston, Edward Carter (medallists)
Place of origin
England (made)

This silver Air Force cross medal was made by E. Carter Preston in England, 1918. The obverse represents a circular medallion in the centre carved with Mercury holding a laurel wreath riding on an eagle. The cross is surmounted by a crown and has rays between the arms. The reverse is plain with the inscription 'G.R.I. 1918.' This medal has a ribbon with wide slanting scarlet lines on a white ground.


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Air Force Cross, silver. English 1918.
Physical description
Obv., in centre circular medallion carved with figure of Mercury holding a laurel wreath, riding on an eagle. The cross is surmounted by a crown, and has rays between the arms. Rev., plain with a inscription. Ribbon with wide slanting scarlet lines on a white ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 66.5mm
  • Width: 55mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "G.R.I.V." (obv.)
  • "G.R.I. 1918" (rev.)
Subjects depicted
Laurel Wreath
Eagle
Mercury
Summary
This silver Air Force cross medal was made by E. Carter Preston in England, 1918. The obverse represents a circular medallion in the centre carved with Mercury holding a laurel wreath riding on an eagle. The cross is surmounted by a crown and has rays between the arms. The reverse is plain with the inscription 'G.R.I. 1918.' This medal has a ribbon with wide slanting scarlet lines on a white ground.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.9-1920

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O311743/medal-preston-edward-carter/
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