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Sutlej Medal: CM.1512-1918

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Sutlej Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William
Production place: Birmingham

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Description

This medal was granted to troops taking part in the battles of the Sutlej campaign. This is the miniature version. There is a detached bar with the inscription "SABRAON".

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1918) by Tremlett, James Dyer

Dating

1845 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 17 mm Diameter 17 mm Weight 5.92 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Profile of Victoria

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Standing figure of Victory holding aloft a laurel crown, with a pile of captured weapons at her feet.

  • Text: ARMY OF THE SUTLEJ
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1512-1918
Primary reference Number: 226885
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 9 May 2019 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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