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Medals: CM.91-2005

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Issuer: National Rifle Association

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History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist's descendant Allan Gairdner Wyon

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles

Dating

Production date: inferred AD 1860

Note

Bronze specimen

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 50.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 70.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Archer with longbow drawn and arrow cocked standing right, with artist's singature beneath in exergue and inscription behind him in left field

  • Text: A.D. / 1400
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Soldier with musket in firing position crouched left in circle of points, legend within above and below

  • Text: IN DEFENCE // A.D. 1860
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.91-2005
Primary reference Number: 156605

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 15 January 2013

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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