Summary
Electrotype army gold cross medal replica awarded to L. Colonel D.W. Blaken. 7 foot.
It is a copy of a gold medal in two halves.
Artist: Thomas Wyon Junior.
This medal was awarded to officers who served with distinction in the Peninsular War, 1815. It was the first medal to be issued with bars for further actions and is named on the edge.
Physical Description
Electrotype copy of a gold cross pattee in two halves.
Obverse Description
An electrotype copy of a gold cross pattee in two halves featuring a lion standing facing right, on the arms of the cross are the battle names; Pyrenees, Vitoria, Badajoz and Albuera. [modern spelling of place names.]
Edge Description
L. COLONEL D.W. BLAKEN.. 7 FOOT (some additional letters cannot be read)
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1815 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Inscriptions
PYRENEES, VITTORIA, BADAJOS and ALBUHERA L. COLONEL D.W. BLAKEN.. 7 FOOT
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Material
Gold-plated Lead
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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Shape
Cross with loop
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 65 Pages
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