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Mint:
London
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Artist:
Pistrucci, Benedetto
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted in particular recognition of the gallant exploits of soldiers serving in the Crimea, but was awarded for distinguished conduct in later conflicts too; it was discontinued only in 1993.
Precise dating of this medal is difficult, beyond the fact that it is an issue of Victoria's reign, but as the recipient, Corporal W. Gill of the 34th Regiment, was also awarded the Sultan of Turkey's Crimea Medal in 1854, it is likely that his distinguished service was performed in the Crimea and therefore that this medal was one of the first issued. It was purchased by Lester Watson at some point before 1928, and had previously been part of the Payne Collection.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, bt before 1928. Ex Payne Collection.
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36 mm
Weight: 35.42 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1854 - 1901
Inscription present: Sundry trappings of war around royal arms on round shield
Inscription present: Inscription
Accession number: CM.1193-2009
Primary reference Number: 141287
Watson Catalogue: 82
Ordering: M-0076
Previous object number: LW.0076
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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