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Siege of Pekin and Defence of the Legations
Medallist: Foot, J. Taylor
Diameter: 57 mm
Weight: 101.15 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1989-06-05) by Anonymous
Production date: AD 1900
Inscription present: A fort engulfed in flames, cannon below.
Inscription present: Britannia and Germania standing facing each other clasping hands; behind an Asian woman; dragon in foreground.
Accession number: CM.353-1989
Primary reference Number: 197176
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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