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Fourth Battalion Company Shooting presented to Medal Isaac Poppernell by Mr J. Smart: CM.511-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Fourth Battalion Company Shooting presented to Medal Isaac Poppernell by Mr J. Smart

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1804

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 57.4 mm Diameter 57.4 mm Weight 78.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Portcullis with branches of leafs, holly, thistles and flowers either side, also flags both sides. Muskets, a sword, a trumpet and spears around the portcullis and cannons, cannon balls and a drum below and a crown above. Ring attached at the top

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath

  • Text: Presented by Mr. J Smart. Officer of the 4th Battaln.. Company to Mr Isaac Poppernell Being the Best Shot Sept.20.1804..
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.511-1989
Primary reference Number: 229455
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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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