Colonial and Indian Reception. 1886.: CM.TR.2197-R

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Titles

Colonial and Indian Reception. 1886.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Elkington & Co.

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1886

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 196.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned shield of Britain supported by two chains, three shields of the colonies, mantle and rays behind, a motto on ribband below: "UNITY PEACE CONCORD"

Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE COLONIAL AND INDIAN RECEPTION AT THE GUILDHALL, LONDON, 1886.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Interior view of the Guildhall; to left, a branch of bay with the City mace; to right, a branch of bay and the City sword. (in exergue) The shield of the City dividing the motto.

Text: DOMINE DIRIGE NOS.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 358

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2197-R
Primary reference Number: 228180
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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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