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British War Medal, 1914-20: CM.7095-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-36)
Artist: McMillan, William

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. Hugh Kenneth Lapage; bt 31.viii.1979 as one of a group of 6 for which £250 paid.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 81 mm
Image(width): 40 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by Surr, Gillian, Mrs

Dating

1919 - 1920

Note

Third of a group of 5

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CAPT. H. G. E. LANE. R. N.
  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Edge inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7095-2007
Primary reference Number: 167473
British Battles and Medals (7): 124
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 14 May 2012 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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