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National Salvation Barracks and Congress Hall Opened May 13 1882: CM.TR.2065-R

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National Salvation Barracks and Congress Hall Opened May 13 1882

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Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Notes

History note: Given by The Master & Fellows of Trinity College 1937

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

1882 -

Components of the work

Object composed of aluminium Diameter (min) 30 mm Diameter 30 mm Weight 13.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Image of the Hall

  • Text: NATIONAL SALVATION BARRACKS AND CONGRESS HALL (in exergue) WILLIAM BOOTH GENERAL (in exergue) OPENED MAY 15.1882
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Salvation Army symbol inside star topped with crown. Motto ribbon with inscription below.

  • Text: WANTED 10,000 OFFICERS. THE SALVATION ARMY. (in exergue) THY KINGDOM COME.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2065-R
Primary reference Number: 226883

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Created: Thursday 9 May 2019 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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