Sir Thomas Fairfax. General 1645: CM.YG.3324-R

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Titles

Sir Thomas Fairfax. General 1645

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Description

This medallet was a military reward bestowed by the Parliament and the City of London, and that in gold probably to superior officers. Issued on the appointment of Fairfax as General-in-Chief of the parliamentary forces and given to those how has fought with him at the Marston Moor.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1645

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 4.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Thomas Fairfax.

Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

Text: POST . HAC . MELIORA . MERVISTI . 1645.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 1 page(s): 318

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3324-R
Primary reference Number: 227422
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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