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Major General Claude Martin: CM.388-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Major General Claude Martin

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1836

Note

Copy of McKenzie's

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 42.9 mm Diameter 42.9 mm Weight 52.98 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Major General Martin facing right hair tied in queue behind

  • Text: LABORE ET CONSTANTIA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Front of La Martiniere in Calcutta

  • Text: OPENED 1 MARCH 1836 In exergue: LA MARTINIERE PRIZE MEDAL
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.388-1989
Primary reference Number: 228754
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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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