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Medal Collection (#4)

"Medals: A Symbol of Courage, Achievement, and Legacy" From the battlefields to the Olympic arenas, medals have long been cherished as tokens of honor and valor

Background imageMedal Collection: King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911.

Background imageMedal Collection: King of Norway in uniform, Karl Anderson Photo, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

King of Norway in uniform, Karl Anderson Photo, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
King of Norway in uniform, Karl Anderson Photo, 1912.

Background imageMedal Collection: Prince Alexander of Teck, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Prince Alexander of Teck, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Alexander of Teck, 1910.

Background imageMedal Collection: Czar of Russia, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Czar of Russia, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Czar of Russia, 1912. Czar Nicholas II of Russia.

Background imageMedal Collection: Gen. Machado of Portugal, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Gen. Machado of Portugal, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Machado of Portugal, in uniform, 1915.

Background imageMedal Collection: Prince Joachim, Germany, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Prince Joachim, Germany, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Joachim, Germany, 1911.

Background imageMedal Collection: King and Queen of Spain, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

King and Queen of Spain, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
King and Queen of Spain, 1910.

Background imageMedal Collection: von Aehrenthal, cameo portrait, in uniform, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

von Aehrenthal, cameo portrait, in uniform, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
von Aehrenthal, cameo portrait, in uniform, 1910.

Background imageMedal Collection: Gen. D'Amade, three-quarters standing, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Gen. D'Amade, three-quarters standing, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. D'Amade, three-quarters standing, in uniform, 1915.

Background imageMedal Collection: Maj. W. F. Tucker, seated, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Maj. W. F. Tucker, seated, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. W. F. Tucker, seated, in uniform, 1915.

Background imageMedal Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Kaiser Wilhelm, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiser Wilhelm, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941).

Background imageMedal Collection: Captain Von Krosigk, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Captain Von Krosigk, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Von Krosigk, between c1910 and c1915. Shows German naval officer Wilhelm von Krosigk (1871-1953).

Background imageMedal Collection: C.C. Childs, Simon Gillis, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

C.C. Childs, Simon Gillis, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
C.C. Childs, Simon Gillis, between c1910 and c1915. Shows C.C. Childs (1884-1960), American athlete and bronze medal winner in hammer throw at the 1912 Olympics and Simon Peter Gillis (1880-1964)

Background imageMedal Collection: Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Gaston M. Strobino (1891-1968), a Swiss-born American athlete who won the bronze medal in the marathon event at the 1912 Olympics.

Background imageMedal Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Kaiser Wilhelm, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiser Wilhelm, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941).

Background imageMedal Collection: Jules Pelletier, 1867. Creator: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier

Jules Pelletier, 1867. Creator: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Jules Pelletier, 1867. The French statesman Jules Pelletier wearing a robe trimmed with ermine, a lace neckerchief, and the medal of the Legion of Honor, hanging from a red ribbon.

Background imageMedal Collection: Comte Henri-Amédée-Mercure De Turenne-D'Aynac, 1816. Creator: Jacques-Louis David

Comte Henri-Amédée-Mercure De Turenne-D'Aynac, 1816. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Comte Henri-Amedee-Mercure De Turenne-D'Aynac, 1816. The Comte de Turenne is portrayed wearing a uniform and medals, which record his distinguished service in the French army.

Background imageMedal Collection: Carolus-Duran, 1879. Creator: John Singer Sargent

Carolus-Duran, 1879. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Carolus-Duran, 1879. Carolus-Duran was among the most celebrated portrait painters working in Paris in the 1870s. With his casual pose and elegant clothing

Background imageMedal Collection: Selling medals etc. before St. Anne's, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Selling medals etc. before St. Anne's, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Selling medals etc. before St. Anne's, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageMedal Collection: Pershing decorating Americans, Feb 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

Pershing decorating Americans, Feb 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Pershing decorating Americans, Feb 1919 (date created or published later). United States General John J. Pershing (1860-1948), head of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I

Background imageMedal Collection: The late General Sir George Brown, G.C.B., 1865. Creator: Unknown

The late General Sir George Brown, G.C.B., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The late General Sir George Brown, G.C.B., 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. L. Werner. 'During nearly the last sixty years, almost to the time of his death

Background imageMedal Collection: Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common..., 1865

Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common, to three of the Naval Brigade engaged at Simonosaki, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell

Background imageMedal Collection: The War in Schleswig: distributing medals to Austrian troops at Hoptrup..., 1864. Creator: Unknown

The War in Schleswig: distributing medals to Austrian troops at Hoptrup..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: distributing medals to Austrian troops at Hoptrup - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The Sketch...was taken at Hoptrup

Background imageMedal Collection: John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above one hundred years old, 1864. Creator: Unknown

John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above one hundred years old, 1864. Creator: Unknown
John Gilliatt, of Brigg, Lincolnshire, above one hundred years old, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Empringham, master of the Brigg Union Workhouse

Background imageMedal Collection: The Turner Gold Medal, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Turner Gold Medal, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Turner Gold Medal, 1864. 'This medal...is interesting as part of the munificent public bequest of the great painter whose name

Background imageMedal Collection: Umberto I, King of Italy (engraving)

Umberto I, King of Italy (engraving)
8631652 Umberto I, King of Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Umberto I, (1844-1900), King of Italy. Illustration from Black and White

Background imageMedal Collection: Drinker's Award for Athletics (chromolitho)

Drinker's Award for Athletics (chromolitho)
8656918 Drinker's Award for Athletics (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drinker's Award for Athletics)

Background imageMedal Collection: 8626330

8626330

Background imageMedal Collection: 8725403

8725403

Background imageMedal Collection: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)
MMM5471534 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageMedal Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 17th century (medal)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 17th century (medal)
AIS5336585 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 17th century (medal); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Medaille of Oliver CROMWELL (1599-1658)

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold)

Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold)
7295372 Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold); 49 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)
7295329 Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Lady Emma Hamilton, c.1800 (pastel on paper)

Lady Emma Hamilton, c.1800 (pastel on paper)
7337542 Lady Emma Hamilton, c.1800 (pastel on paper) by Schmidt, Johann Heinrich (1749-1829); 44x33 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria

Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria
5308538 Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria; (add.info)

Background imageMedal Collection: Pioneers of Italian aviation: The gold medal donated by the Gazzetta dello Sport for national

Pioneers of Italian aviation: The gold medal donated by the Gazzetta dello Sport for national subscription to
5313823 Pioneers of Italian aviation: The gold medal donated by the Gazzetta dello Sport for national subscription to the official aviators participating in the Libyan war (1911-1912).; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577
5307529 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal bar, 1914-1918 (bronze, silver and ribbons), 1914-18 (bronze, silver and ribbons)

Medal bar, 1914-1918 (bronze, silver and ribbons), 1914-18 (bronze, silver and ribbons)
MMM5475415 Medal bar, 1914-1918 (bronze, silver and ribbons), 1914-18 (bronze, silver and ribbons) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Medal bar)

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), front, 1802 (bronze medal)

Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), front, 1802 (bronze medal)
MMM5475413 Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), front, 1802 (bronze medal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France)

Background imageMedal Collection: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800-05 (enamelled pottery)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800-05 (enamelled pottery)
MMM5471480 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800-05 (enamelled pottery); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878)

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold)
MMM5477676 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver)

Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver)
7339300 Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 3.8x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578
5307525 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618

Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618
5307522 Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618 Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Charles (Karl I), Emperor of Austria (1887-1922) and King of Hungary, portrait bust by Gustav S

Charles (Karl I), Emperor of Austria (1887-1922) and King of Hungary, portrait bust by Gustav S
XAM72430 Charles (Karl I), Emperor of Austria (1887-1922) and King of Hungary, portrait bust by Gustav S. Herrmann, 1918 (marble); Private Collection

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing Laureate bust of Friedrich Wilhelm of Pomerania

Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing Laureate bust of Friedrich Wilhelm of Pomerania, Elector of Brandenburg
AMO367635 Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing Laureate bust of Friedrich Wilhelm of Pomerania, Elector of Brandenburg, right, wearing cuirass, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum

Background imageMedal Collection: Swimmer, possibly lifeguard with letters ASC on chest, plus medals (coloured photo)

Swimmer, possibly lifeguard with letters ASC on chest, plus medals (coloured photo)
8649519 Swimmer, possibly lifeguard with letters ASC on chest, plus medals (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimmer)

Background imageMedal Collection: 'Where Am I Supposed to Pin it?' (colour litho)

"Where Am I Supposed to Pin it?" (colour litho)
8656950 "Where Am I Supposed to Pin it?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Where Am I Supposed to Pin it?")




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"Medals: A Symbol of Courage, Achievement, and Legacy" From the battlefields to the Olympic arenas, medals have long been cherished as tokens of honor and valor. They serve as reminders of extraordinary feats accomplished by individuals who pushed their limits beyond imagination. In the realm of British military history, these precious emblems tell tales that resonate through time. The poster showcasing British Military medals stands as a testament to the bravery displayed on countless battlefields. Each medal represents a story etched in history, reminding us of those who fought selflessly for their country's freedom. The Olympic 400m race finish in 1924 immortalized Eric Liddell's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. With his eyes fixed on victory, he sprinted towards glory, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. Horatio Nelson, Vice Admiral of the White fleet during turbulent times, exemplified leadership and strategic brilliance. His medal symbolizes naval supremacy and serves as a tribute to his unwavering commitment to protect Britain's shores. Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington, earned his medal through remarkable military achievements during tumultuous times in Europe. His courage on the battlefield forever changed history's course. Captain Albert Ball was another hero whose valor knew no bounds. Decorated with both VC (Victoria Cross) and DSO (Distinguished Service Order), his medal honors not only his exceptional aerial combat skills but also pays homage to all those who fought valiantly in World War I skies. Jesse Owens' triumph at the Berlin Olympic Games shattered racial barriers while setting new records in sportsmanship. His gold medal became a symbol of resilience against adversity—an inspiration for athletes worldwide. Tecumseh's Native American heritage is celebrated through his tribal emblematic medallion—a reminder that strength lies within cultural diversity and unity among nations.