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Hearts of Oak Benefit Society Medal.: CM.858-2002

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Hearts of Oak Benefit Society Medal.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Taylor, W. J.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2002-11-25) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 49 mm Weight 47.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A female figure on shore with anchor, ship in rough water behind.

  • Text: HEARTS OF OAK BENEFIT SOCIETY (in exergue) ESTABLISHED 1842
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath.

  • Text: PRESENTED TO Mr William W Ludlam AS A TOKEN OF RESP3ECT FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE SOCIETY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.858-2002
Primary reference Number: 228503
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Hearts of Oak Benefit Society Medal." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228503 Accessed: 2024-10-07 11:35:13

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