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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
C. J. Reid and Sons (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in England, and signed "Reid and Sons." The obverse of this medal shows the crowned inscription "XXXVII. North Hampshire" surrounded by roses, thistles, and shamrocks. The reverse shows the inscription "The best Marksman, Light Compnay" with laurel branches. This medal has a loop and ribbon.

Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, marksmanship, Light Company, 37th North Hampshire Regt., English, 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., a crowned inscription surrounded by roses, thistles, and shamrocks. Rev., an inscription with laurel branches. Loop and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.50in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "XXXVII. North Hampshire" (obv.)
  • "The best Marksman, Light Compnay" (rev.)
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
Crown
Roses
Thistles
Shamrocks
Laurel Branches
Summary
This is a silver medal made in England, and signed "Reid and Sons." The obverse of this medal shows the crowned inscription "XXXVII. North Hampshire" surrounded by roses, thistles, and shamrocks. The reverse shows the inscription "The best Marksman, Light Compnay" with laurel branches. This medal has a loop 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. p. 136.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1621-1877

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Record createdNovember 6, 2008
Record URL
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