Medal
late 17th century (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the end of 17th century England, and signed "F. K. and P. H. M." The obverse of this medal represents a portrait bust of Marshal Schomberg and the inscription "Fridericus Mareschalcus Schomberg, &c." The reverse shows a warrior in classic garb standing by a tent on which hang the shields of France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, and Ireland, and holding a laurel tree. It also has the legend "Plantavit ubique feracem" and the exergue inscribed "Continuatis triumphis, obdurata in Deum fide, in Hiber. militanti, 1690."
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, depicting Marshal Schomberg, English, late 17th century. |
| Physical description | Obv., portrait bust of Marshal Schomberg. Rev., a warrior in classic garb standing by a tent on which hang the shields of France, Germany, Holland, Belgium and Ireland, and holding a laurel tree. An inscription in the exergue. |
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| Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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| Summary | This is a silver medal made in the end of 17th century England, and signed "F. K. and P. H. M." The obverse of this medal represents a portrait bust of Marshal Schomberg and the inscription "Fridericus Mareschalcus Schomberg, &c." The reverse shows a warrior in classic garb standing by a tent on which hang the shields of France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, and Ireland, and holding a laurel tree. It also has the legend "Plantavit ubique feracem" and the exergue inscribed "Continuatis triumphis, obdurata in Deum fide, in Hiber. militanti, 1690." |
| 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. 155. |
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| Accession number | 1759-1877 |
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| Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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