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The worshipful Company of Blacksmiths medal struck on the occasion of the granting of confirmed arms and the grant of supporters: CM.151-1990

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The worshipful Company of Blacksmiths medal struck on the occasion of the granting of confirmed arms and the grant of supporters

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Dr Raymond Lister

Dating

Production date: AD 1990

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt bronze Diameter (min) 49.8 mm Diameter 49.8 mm Weight 53.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE GRANTING OF CONFIRMED ARMS AND THE GRANT OF SUPPORTERS 9TH APRIL 1990
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Coat of arms showing a shield with hammers on it with crowns above them and a lion on one side of the shield and a swan on the other and a helmet and plumes with a bird above at the top and an inscribed ribbon below

  • Text: On ribbon: BY.HAMME[R] AND.HAND.ALL.ARTS POSTAND
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.151-1990
Primary reference Number: 229213

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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