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Medal

1862-1871 (made), 1862 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Obverse: bust portraits in high relief of the Prince and Princess of Hesse, with an inscription. Reverse: shields of arms, crowned, of the Prince and Princess, with a wreath beneath

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Medal Princess Alice & Prince Ludwig of Hessen
  • Medal Coats-of-Arms
Materials and techniques
Gilt copper electrotype
Brief description
Medal, Princess Alice & Prince Ludwig of Hesse / coat of arms, gilt copper electrotype, copy by Franchi & Son, England, 1862-1871, original by Durant, English, 1862
Physical description
Obverse: bust portraits in high relief of the Prince and Princess of Hesse, with an inscription. Reverse: shields of arms, crowned, of the Prince and Princess, with a wreath beneath
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.3cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Object history
Bought from Franchi and Son for £2 in 1871.
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1871-49

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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