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Medal

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents equestrian figure of the Duke of Cumberland. The reverse shows the battle of Culloden, and the words.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Duke of Cumberland's victory at the battle of Culloden, English, 1746
Physical description
Obv., equestrian figure of the Duke of Cumberland. Rev., the battle of Culloden, and the words.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Will. Duke of Cumb. British hero. Born 15 Ap. 1721" (obv.)
  • "Rebellion justly rewarded. Culloden, 16 Ap. 1746" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents equestrian figure of the Duke of Cumberland. The reverse shows the battle of Culloden, and the words.
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. 164.
Collection
Accession number
1820-1877

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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