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Defence Medal, 1939-45: CM.7284-2007

An image of Defence Medal, 1939-45

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: George VI (1936-52)
Ruler: GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP. (With the title of)
Artist: Paget, T. H.
Artist: Parker, H. Wilson

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. Hugh Kenneth Lapage.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 58 mm
Image(width): 22 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1946 - 1952

Note

Fourth of a group of 5

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7284-2007
Primary reference Number: 167668
British Battles and Medals (7): 140
Location: Tray C
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Audit data

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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