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Record ID: SF-93AC8D
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy medal of Caroline of England dating to AD 1820. Obverse: Veiled bust left. Obverse inscription: [ACKNOWLEDGED QUEEN OF ENGLAND CAROLINE. Reverse: MILAN PLOT BLASTED BY JUSTIC, INNOCENCE TRIUMPHANT OVER TYRANNY AND OPRESSION.  This medal celebrates the withdrawl of the Pains and Penalties Bill on November 10th 1820, an unpopular attempt by George IV to divorce Queen Caroline. Such medals are thought to have been issued soon after this in the winter of 1820. The 'Milan Commission' consisted of three men: William Cooke, Major Thomas Hen…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0D7D92
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A commemorative copper alloy medal made in 1821 for Queen Caroline, wife of George IV.  The medal was made to comemorate the nation's concern for the health of the Queen. Obverse- H.M.G.M. QUEEN CAROLINE around bust looking left.    Reverse- GOD / PROTECTS / THE / QUEEN within laurel wreaths. Measurements :- Diameter 25.06mm, Thickness 1.22mm, Weight 3.3g  
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-B9A3E1
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver 'British War Medal' dating c. 1918-1920, awarded to Private Harry Thomas Hogg of the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. It is circular in plan, the obverse depicting the bust of George V facing left, accompanied by the legend: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN REX ET IND: IMP:. Above the bust is a small circular perforation that originally would have accomodated the clasp and its co-incident silver rivet (now missing). The reverse face of the medal depicts a naked horseman riding right, holding a shortsword- the horse itself trampling a skull and cross-bones alongside a Prussian shiel…
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-858836
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medal or medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon and his victories at Porto Bello in 1739 AD. It measures 26.97mm in diameter and 4.88g in weight. This medal is of Post-Medieval date, c.1739 AD. Obverse: ADMIRAL.VERNON.TOOK.PORTO.BELL.; Half length figure of Admiral Vernon left, left hand holding baton, right hand pointing to the left of the letter A in Admiral, all within an inner circle. Reverse: *WITH*SIX*SHIPS*ONLY*NOV 22*1739* (quatrefoil stops); View of the port, six ships arranged 1 (right), 2, 3 in a row.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-07EEC1
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy medal or medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon and his victories at Porto Bello in 1739 AD. It measures 39.72mm in diameter and 16.59g in weight. This medal is of Post-Medieval date, c.1740 AD. Obverse: HATH.ONCE.MORE.REVIV.D.T[HE].BRITISH.GLORY, in exergue THE.HON.EDWARD/VERNON.ESQ., Admiral Vernon standing three quarter facing, a tree to his left leaning right, to his right building. Above the buildings are the words FORT/CHAGRE and bvelow is a ship heading right. Reverse: BY.THE.[TAKEING].OF.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY.NOV.THE.22.[1739], The att…
Created on: Monday 27th September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pettistree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B57793
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Jesuit devotional medal of Post-Medieval to Modern date. It is flat, oval shaped and with an integral oval shaped suspension loop at the top. One face depicts St. Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), left with hands to his breast, halo and the sun/God(?) to his left, all within an inner oval shaped border. Surrounding him is an inscription that reads PRINC.XAVERIVS.SOCIET.JESV.INDISIATONIE [XX?] PRAEDICAVIT.1611. On the opposite side of the medal is St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), in prayer right within an inner oval …
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hessett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-20C216
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead fragment of an object which is likely to be related to 18th century commorative medals, see SWYOR-2ECA62, possibly associated with Admiral Vernon. The fragment consists of the lower third of a circular flat disc with a shaft projecting from the centre of the lower edge of this. The disc fragment measures 33mm in surviving width and c20mm in height. On one face, presumably the front face, there is the moulded torso of a man with one arm bent holding a sword at the ready, it appears to be a man in the mist of a sword fight. The other, probably back face, decpicts moulde…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF9808
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AKENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.