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Visit of Napoleon III to England: CM.974-1916

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Visit of Napoleon III to England

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pinches Family

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-5-27) by Guillemand, F. H. H., Dr.

Dating

Production date: AD 1855

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 41.5 mm Diameter 41.5 mm Weight 22.86 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: French eagle supporting oval medallions with portraits of Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, sprays of roses thistles and shamrock around.

  • Text: WELCOME TO ENLAND
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crossed flags of France and England behind fasces

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIES OF THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF FRANCE .APRIL.1855.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.974-1916
Primary reference Number: 229240

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Visit of Napoleon III to England" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229240 Accessed: 2024-04-26 23:25:51

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