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The Junior Institution of Engineers. The Vickers Prize.: CM.225-1938

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Titles

The Junior Institution of Engineers. The Vickers Prize.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Allan Gairdner

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-03) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 63.87 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Artillery cannon on deck, ships on the sea in background.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: THE . JUNIOR . INSTITUTION . OF . ENGINEERS (centre) THE VICKERS PRIZE FOUNDED BY ALBERT VICKERS, ESQ. IN COMMEMORATION OF SIR A.TREVOR DAWSON 1912-1913
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.225-1938
Primary reference Number: 228521
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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