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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker

This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents wreath composed of roses, shamrocks and thistles, enclosing the Prince of Wales's plume surrounded by a garter inscribed "Prince of Wales Own," and a label inscribed "Royal Hussars." The reverse shows figure of a hussar, and the date 1846, surrounded by a wreath. This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silvered electrotype copy
Brief description
Medal, Prince of Wales's Own Royal Hussars, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Medal, silvered electrotype copy. Obv., wreath composed of roses, shamrocks, and thistles, enclosing the Prince of Wales's plume surrounded by a garter inscribed "Prince of Wales Own," and a label inscribed "Royal Hussars." Rev., figure of a hussar, and the date 1846, surrounded by a wreath. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Prince of Wales Own" (obv.)
  • "Royal Hussars" (label, obv.)
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.
Production
copied from and English original
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents wreath composed of roses, shamrocks and thistles, enclosing the Prince of Wales's plume surrounded by a garter inscribed "Prince of Wales Own," and a label inscribed "Royal Hussars." The reverse shows figure of a hussar, and the date 1846, surrounded by a wreath. This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
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. pp. 131-132.
Collection
Accession number
1590-1877

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Record createdOctober 27, 2008
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