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Death of the Duke of Cambridge. 1850.: CM.335-1989

Object information

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Titles

Death of the Duke of Cambridge. 1850.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Adams, George Gammon

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1850

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 60 mm Diameter 60 mm Weight 63.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of Cambridge, facing right.

  • Text: H.R.H. ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.K.G:45 YEARS COL.OF GUARDS.F.M:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription in twelve lines.

  • Text: PRESENTED BY HIS FAMILY TO (to left) 1ST BATTN, SERGEANTS J. HITCHEN E. SELCHER W. SHELDRAKE J. CARTWRIGHT J. TUCKER J. BUCKMAN (to right) 2ND BATTN SERGEANTS S. EVISON E. MORGAN W. ADLAM W. GREENGRASS E. JARVIS R. DOGGETT (below) WHO FULFILLED THE WISH OF THEIR COL. IN CARRYING HIM TO THE GRAVE JULY 16TH 1850.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.335-1989
Primary reference Number: 228627
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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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