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Royal Geographical Society Emin Pasha Relief Expedition Medal: CM.3098-1912

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Royal Geographical Society Emin Pasha Relief Expedition Medal

Maker(s)

Designer: Halle, Elinor
Manufacturer: Moore, J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-06-19) by Royal Geographical Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1890

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 124.4 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Henry Morton Stanley bare head left.

  • Text: (around) H.M.STANLEY PRESENTED BY THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (in field to right) MD/CCC/XC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: River goddess seated right pouring water from two urns, crocodile below, sun rising above the river.

  • Text: CONGO/NILE/RUWENZORI/1887-1889
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3098-1912
Primary reference Number: 197180
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Audit data

Created: Monday 22 April 2013 Updated: Monday 29 July 2019 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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