Medal
1855 (made)
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This medal commemorates the visit of Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia, to London in 1855. The visit was a product of Sardinian support for England against Russia and the involvment of Sardinian troops in the Crimea.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze, struck |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the visit of the King of Sardinia to London in 1855. |
Physical description | Medal, bronze, struck from a die, commemorating the visit of the King of Sardinia to the City of London, 4th December 1855. Obv: VICTORIUS EMMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVIBUSQUE RECEPTUS. Bust to left. Rev.; LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS DEC. 4 1855. A group of female figures representing London and Britannia greeting Sardinia. In the exergue, the arms of the City of London with motto DOMINE DIRIGE NOS. |
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Object history | Given by Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence, Bart., M.P. |
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Summary | This medal commemorates the visit of Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia, to London in 1855. The visit was a product of Sardinian support for England against Russia and the involvment of Sardinian troops in the Crimea. |
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Accession number | 1429&A-1900 |
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Record created | May 15, 2009 |
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