Record ID: WMID-204B36
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver medal of Anna (AD 1702 to AD 1714), commemorating the victory of siege of Liege in 1702, as part of the Spanish Succession battle. The obverse depicts a crowned bust of Anne facing left. The inscription reads ANNA DEI GRA MAG BR FR ET HIB REGINA. The reverse depicts a battle scene with a castle on the left, trees on the right, four cannons in the foreground, along with infantry and cavalry troops. The inscription around the top reads VIRES ANIMVMQUE MINISTRAT (She gives forces and courage). In exergue, the legend reads: CAPTIS COLONIA TRAJANA VENLO RVREMVNDA […
Created on: Friday 6th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-825DD3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered lead alloy, probable commemorative object or medal, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Approximately 25% of the object is present. The object is irregular in shape. One side exhibits a head facing left. The reverse probably exhibits a crown but it is unclear. It measures 17.66 mm in length, 21.21 mm wide and 2.04 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The object is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2E9BC6
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medal of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (AD 1640 to AD 1705), commemorating his coronation as Emperor in AD 1658. Minted in Hungary and Austria. The obverse depicts Globe surmounted by crown, flanked by two hands emerging from clouds holding sceptre and sword, eye/sun sending rays in semi-circle of cloud above. The reverse depicts a crown and the inscription. Medal has been bent into an S shape, probably for reuse as a love token. Obverse inscription: CONSILIO ET INDVSTRIA Reverse inscription: LEOPOLDVS/ HVNG: ET: BOH: REX/ [CORON: IN. ]REGEM/ [ROMANORVM]/ I: AVGV…
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-794AC4
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (bronze) WW1 Victory medal (also known as the Inter-Allied Victory medal). The obverse depicts a Victory standing with left arm outstretched and right hand holding a palm frond. The reverse bears the legend: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1918 within a laurel wreath. An inscription is present around the edge of the medal, reading: 4491 PTE.F.FORD. 58-BN. A.I.F. This identifies as belonging to Private Frederick Ford, of the 58th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. The Victory medal was one of a set of three issued to all combatants, at the e…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-08F529
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin/lead alloy (pewter) medal, probably of Anne of England (AD 1702 to AD 1717). Issued to commemorate an uncertain battle. Obverse: Unclear Reverse: battle scene depicting ships and infantry troops. Reverse inscription: [ ]RU[ ] Diameter: 31.5 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 6.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2D2091
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medal or medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon and his victories at Porto Bello in 1739 AD. The obverse depicts a half length figure of Admiral Vernon facing left, holding a baton in his left hand, and his right hand pointing to the left of the A in the inscription. The inscription would have read: ADMIRAL VERNON TOOK PORTO BELL. The reverse depicts a view of the port, with six ships arranged. The reverse inscription would have read: WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739. Diameter: 36.8 mm Thickness: 3.5 mm Weight: 12.7 g A better preserved example of this medal has b…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-55D7C6
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn copper alloy medal commemorating Vincent Lunardi's first balloon ascent in 1784. The obverse depicts a draped bust of Vincent Lunardi facing left. The reverse depicts a hot air balloon in flight. It has a diameter of 33.8 mm and is 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 9.1 g. The medal is a mid brown colour. Vincent Lunardi was born in Italy, and came over to England as secretary to Pirnce Caramanico, the Neapolitan ambassor. He became interested in aeronautics following the flying craze initiated by James Tytler, Scotland's first aeronaut. Vincent (nicknamed the Daredevi…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7EABA3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medal/medalet of Lord Robert Baden Powell, dated to 1900. The obverse depicts a bust of Colonel Baden Powell facing forwards, wearing a wide brimmed hat. The legend reads: BADEN POWELL HERO OF MAFEKING. The reverse depicts two crossed flags with a crown between them. The legend reads SOUTH AFRICA 1900. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.2 g Medals like these were struck to commemorate the feat of then Colonel Baden Powell who, with his troops, defended the town of Mafeking in South Africa during the Boer War for 217 days. Robert Baden Powell (1857-19…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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