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Royal Horticultural Society. Victoria Medal of Honour.: CM.807-1996

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Royal Horticultural Society. Victoria Medal of Honour.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pinches, John

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996-10-14) by Corner, E. J. H.

Dating

Production date: AD 1973

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 12.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Tree.

  • Text: ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (centre) VICTORIA MEDAL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female figure smelling flowers in garden.

  • Text: VRI RHS 1837 1897
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.807-1996
Primary reference Number: 228432
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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