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Anglo French Alliance: CM.M.3735-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Anglo French Alliance

Maker(s)

Engraver: Allan, David
Engraver: More, Jacob

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1854

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.4 mm Diameter 44.4 mm Weight 59.35 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: British and French soldiers standing before drum, cannon and flag.

  • Text: THE HOLY ALLIANCE - LA SAINTE ALLIANCE. In exergue: 1854
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath

  • Text: ENGLAND AND FRANCE UNITED TO DEFEND THE OPRESSED, AND AVENGE INSULTED EUROPE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3735-R
Primary reference Number: 229437
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Anglo French Alliance" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/229437 Accessed: 2024-11-22 03:28:47

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