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Mint:
London
Ruler:
Edward VII (1901-10)
State:
United Kingdom
Ruler:
Edwardvs VII rex imperator
(With the title of)
Mint:
Calcutta
At the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, most of the service medals on current issue were updated with a portrait of her successor King Edward VII by George de Saulles on the obverse. The existing reverses and suspensions were however usually maintained, and the Meritorious Service Medal was no exception, as comparison with the previous issue under Victoria will show. Requirements for the award of the medal remained the same.
This medal was awarded to Colour Sergeant J. Costello of the 27th Foot, at some point during Edward VII's reign. Lester Watson acquired it at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, acquired before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.3 mm
Weight: 35.99 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1901 - 1910
Inscription present: Bust of Edward facing left
Inscription present: Inscription in centre, crown above and laurel wreath around
Accession number: CM.1325-2009
Primary reference Number: 141419
Watson Catalogue: 231
Ordering: M-0208
Previous object number: LW.0208
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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