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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Wyon, P. (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "P. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents Britannia trampling on a dragon and holding up an olive branches; "England's perseverance dethroned Buonaparte." The reverse shows the inscriptions "Bethnal Green Volunteer Infantry, Lt-Col. Carrick" and "Enrolled 13th Aug. 1803, and disembodied at the General Peace of Europe, 24th June 1814." within a wreath.


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, Bethnal Green Volunteer Infantry, English 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., Britannia trampling on a dragon and holding up an olive branch, and an inscription. Rev., inscriptions and a wreath.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "England's perseverance dethroned Buonaparte" (obv.)
  • "Bethnal Green Volunteer Infantry, Lt-Col. Carrick", "Enrolled 13th Aug. 1803, and disembodied at the General Peace of Europe, 24th June 1814." (rev.)
  • "P. Wyon" (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F. R. C. S. E.
Historical context
One of a number of medals and awards struck in recognition of the contribution made by the many local militias raised after the French Revolutionary Wars.
Subjects depicted
Dragon
Olive Branch
Wreath
Britannia
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "P. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents Britannia trampling on a dragon and holding up an olive branches; "England's perseverance dethroned Buonaparte." The reverse shows the inscriptions "Bethnal Green Volunteer Infantry, Lt-Col. Carrick" and "Enrolled 13th Aug. 1803, and disembodied at the General Peace of Europe, 24th June 1814." within a wreath.
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. 147.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1702-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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