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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silvered electrotype medal made in 19th century England. This medal was copied from the 18th century original. The obverse of this medal represents aged Hercules crowned by Pallas and Victory and the words, "Order of merit, estab, MDCCLXXXVIII." The reverse shows a rose within the Garter, rayed and crowned, and the words "Military Virtue Rewarded VIIth Regt of Royal Fusiliers." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Electrotype silvered
Brief description
Medal, Order of merit, estab. 1788, VIIth Regt of Royal Fusiliers, Electrotype silvered, England, 19th century
Physical description
Obv., aged Hercules crowned by Pallas and Victory. Rev., a rose within the Garter, rayed and crowned. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Order of merit, estab, MDCCLXXXVIII." (obv.)
  • "Military Virtue Rewarded VIIth Regt of Royal Fusiliers"
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards.
Subjects depicted
Rose
Garter
Hercules
Pallas
Victory
Summary
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in 19th century England. This medal was copied from the 18th century original. The obverse of this medal represents aged Hercules crowned by Pallas and Victory and the words, "Order of merit, estab, MDCCLXXXVIII." The reverse shows a rose within the Garter, rayed and crowned, and the words "Military Virtue Rewarded VIIth Regt of Royal Fusiliers." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1603-1877

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O349681/medal-unknown/
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