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Marriage of the Duke of Connaught and Princess Louise of Prussia: CM.349-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Marriage of the Duke of Connaught and Princess Louise of Prussia

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1879

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63.9 mm Diameter 63.9 mm Weight 150.07 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Princess Louise and the Duke of Connaught facing left. Legend divided by a rose above and below.

  • Text: PRINCESS LOUISE MARGARET OF CONNAUGHT ARTHUR DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEARNE K. G.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned arms of the Duke of Connaught and Princess Louise on wreaths of oak and rosemary, royal crown above legend on crossed ribbon below.

  • Text: Legend on crossed ribbon: MAR: 13 1879
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.349-1989
Primary reference Number: 229008
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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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