Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal shows the number 49, crowned, and enclosed in branches of shamrock and thistle, with the words "P. Charlotte of Wales." The reverse shows the inscription "Temperance Society, established April 17, 1837."
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver |
Brief description | Medal, Temperence medal, 49th Regt., English, mid 19th century. |
Physical description | Obv., the number 49, crowned, and enclosed in branches of shamrock and thistle, with the words. Rev., an inscription. |
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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. |
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Summary | This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal shows the number 49, crowned, and enclosed in branches of shamrock and thistle, with the words "P. Charlotte of Wales." The reverse shows the inscription "Temperance Society, established April 17, 1837." |
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. 137. |
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Accession number | 1628-1877 |
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Record created | November 6, 2008 |
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