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Artist:
Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer:
McGill University
Issuer:
Oliver, Allen, Lieutenant
(Struck in the name of)
Place of use:
Montreal
Lieutenant Allen Oliver was a Canadian soldier who joined the army during the Great War having graduated from McGill University in Montreal, with a degree in Economics and Political Science. After his unfortunate death on the Somme on 28 November 1916 his mother, Mrs Frank Oliver, established the Allen Oliver Fellowships and Medal in his memory. The Fellowships and Medal are awarded to the students who achieve the highest final marks in the B.A. examinations in Economics and in Political Science. The medal itself was designed by Allan Gairdner Wyon, and this piece is a bronze specimen of the design from his collection.
History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles
Production date: AD 1917 : undated
Bronze specimen
Object composed of bronze Diameter 49.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 65.17 g
Inscription present: Bust of Allen Oliver in military uniform quarter right with legend in border around
Inscription present: Arms of McGill University including scroll at either side bearing University motto, "GRANDESCUNT" & "AUCTA·LABORE", with legend in border around
Accession number: CM.34-2005
Primary reference Number: 156553
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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