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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Messrs. John Pinches Ltd
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a bronze medal made in England, around 1854, and signed "Pinches." The obverse of this medal represents the British charging at the Battle of Alma, and the words "September 20th 1854." The reverse shows the names of the Divisions and Regiments of the British Army engaged.

Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Battle of Alma during the Crimean War, English, mid 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., the British charging at the Battle of Alma. Rev., the names of the Divisions and Regiments of the British Army engaged.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "September 20th 1854" (obv.)
  • "Pinches" (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Subjects depicted
The British Army
The Battle of Alma
Crimean War
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in England, around 1854, and signed "Pinches." The obverse of this medal represents the British charging at the Battle of Alma, and the words "September 20th 1854." The reverse shows the names of the Divisions and Regiments of the British Army engaged.
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. 167.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1841-1877

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O178605/medal-messrs-john-pinches/
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