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Major General Caroll: CM.42-1965

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Major General Caroll

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wells, T. I.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1965) by Duplicate Objects and Donations Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40.9 mm Diameter 40.9 mm Weight 38.91 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of General Carrol, facing left

  • Text: MAJ. GEN. SIR W. P. CARROL. KT. C.B. & C
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Soldier in Corinthian helmet holding a shield and brandishing sword.

  • Text: PENAFLOR 1810
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.42-1965
Primary reference Number: 228641
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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