Medal
1867 (made)
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This medal, made by J. S. & A. B. Wyon, commemorates the visit of the Sultan of Turkey to London. The Sultan of Turkey Abdul Aziz, his nephew Abdul-Hamid, and his foreign minister, Fuad Pasha came to England in 1867.
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Brief description | Medal, visit of the Sultan of Turkey to London; bronze English 1867, J.S. & A.B.Wyon. |
Physical description | Obv., draped bust of Sultan Abdul Aziz wearing fez right. Rev., Londinia welcoming Turkey before a column inscribed WELCOME. View of the city in distance. In exergue is a spray of laurel. |
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Summary | This medal, made by J. S. & A. B. Wyon, commemorates the visit of the Sultan of Turkey to London. The Sultan of Turkey Abdul Aziz, his nephew Abdul-Hamid, and his foreign minister, Fuad Pasha came to England in 1867. |
Bibliographic reference | Brown, Laurence. A Catalogue of British Historical Medals 1837-1901. London, 1987. Volume II. The Reign of Queen Victoria. no. 2872. |
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Accession number | A.177-1929 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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