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Abyssinian War Medal: CM.7160-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Artist: Jones, Owen
Artist: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. Hugh Kenneth Lapage; bt Michael Marsh, Cambridge Coins, 18.ix.1981, for £20.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 57 mm
Image(width): 24 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1893 CE - 1901 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7160-2007
Primary reference Number: 167544
Medal Yearbook 2001: 124
Location: Tray A
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 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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