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Medal Collection (page 9)

"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: Mons, Belgium, Photography of a priest in priesthood wearing a military medal, 1865

Mons, Belgium, Photography of a priest in priesthood wearing a military medal, 1865
LUX4733129 Mons, Belgium, Photography of a priest in priesthood wearing a military medal, 1865; (add.info.: Mons, Belgium, Photography of a priest in priesthood wearing a military medal)

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: France, Postcard: studio photo showing the heroism of Sister Julie a Gerbeviller

First World War: France, Postcard: studio photo showing the heroism of Sister Julie a Gerbeviller who defended her
LUX4736122 First World War: France, Postcard: studio photo showing the heroism of Sister Julie a Gerbeviller who defended her wounded at the peril of her life against the German army

Background imageMedal Collection: Medals and statues of kings and queens of Carthage: Hannibal in battle helmet 1, helmet 2

Medals and statues of kings and queens of Carthage: Hannibal in battle helmet 1, helmet 2, Ceres 3, Mago
FLO4620760 Medals and statues of kings and queens of Carthage: Hannibal in battle helmet 1, helmet 2, Ceres 3, Mago, Malchus with huge cudgel 7 and Dido 8

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of the Marechal Grove (1810-1861) Numa Blanc photography, 19th century

Portrait of the Marechal Grove (1810-1861) Numa Blanc photography, 19th century
JEB4833266 Portrait of the Marechal Grove (1810-1861) Numa Blanc photography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of the Marechal Grove (1810-1861) Numa Blanc photography

Background imageMedal Collection: LEON Y NAVARRETE, Diego Antonio de (1807-1841). Spanish military man. Spain (oil on canvas)

LEON Y NAVARRETE, Diego Antonio de (1807-1841). Spanish military man. Spain (oil on canvas)
CUL4933326 LEON Y NAVARRETE, Diego Antonio de (1807-1841). Spanish military man. Spain (oil on canvas); Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: LEON Y NAVARRETE, Diego Antonio de (1807-1841)

Background imageMedal Collection: CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (1818-1861) (engraving)

CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (1818-1861) (engraving)
CUL4936630 CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (1818-1861) (engraving); (add.info.: CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (1818-1861)

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the home-coming of SMS Mowe, 1915 (bronze)

Medal commemorating the home-coming of SMS Mowe, 1915 (bronze)
7339298 Medal commemorating the home-coming of SMS Mowe, 1915 (bronze) by Goetz, Karl (1875-1950); 5.6x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)
7339291 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal representing Saint Michel. Anonymous. Musee municipal d'Avranches (Manche)

Medal representing Saint Michel. Anonymous. Musee municipal d'Avranches (Manche)
JEB4960415 Medal representing Saint Michel. Anonymous. Musee municipal d'Avranches (Manche); Musee d'art et d'histoire, Avranches, France; (add.info.: Medal representing Saint Michel)

Background imageMedal Collection: Italy, Studio portrait of a man with seven military medals, 1865, Mr

Italy, Studio portrait of a man with seven military medals, 1865, Mr. Alfred Hartmann witness with great sympathy Mr
LUX4733757 Italy, Studio portrait of a man with seven military medals, 1865, Mr. Alfred Hartmann witness with great sympathy Mr

Background imageMedal Collection: France, Portrait of a man with one hand and with a medal, 1860

France, Portrait of a man with one hand and with a medal, 1860
LUX4733528 France, Portrait of a man with one hand and with a medal, 1860; (add.info.: France, Portrait of a man with one hand and with a medal, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: Patriotic map showing a soldier holding a Prussian flag has his hand which he has

First World War: Patriotic map showing a soldier holding a Prussian flag has his hand which he has just taken
LUX4744308 First World War: Patriotic map showing a soldier holding a Prussian flag has his hand which he has just taken, congratulated by his superior and sent back to the front declaring

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: Patriotic map showing in a medallion the portrait of a general Joffre in uniform

First World War: Patriotic map showing in a medallion the portrait of a general Joffre in uniform with his medals
LUX4745400 First World War: Patriotic map showing in a medallion the portrait of a general Joffre in uniform with his medals, entitled "Towards Victory"

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: Patriotic Greeting Card showing the symbols of the coming victory, 1916

First World War: Patriotic Greeting Card showing the symbols of the coming victory, 1916
LUX4744555 First World War: Patriotic Greeting Card showing the symbols of the coming victory, 1916; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Background imageMedal Collection: Illustration of Jean Veber (1868-1928) for the Cover of Le Rire

Illustration of Jean Veber (1868-1928) for the Cover of Le Rire, 1897-7-10 - Le clou de l'exposition 1900 - Germany
ICA4868991 Illustration of Jean Veber (1868-1928) for the Cover of Le Rire, 1897-7-10 - Le clou de l'exposition 1900 - Germany Prussia, Exposition universelle

Background imageMedal Collection: Les fools de Charenton: drawing by Gustave Dore, 1860 - an asylum of alienes in the nineteenth

Les fools de Charenton: drawing by Gustave Dore, 1860 - an asylum of alienes in the nineteenth century - hospice of
PCT4293987 Les fools de Charenton: drawing by Gustave Dore, 1860 - an asylum of alienes in the nineteenth century - hospice of Charenton

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal depicting Catherine the Great

Medal depicting Catherine the Great
5305000 Medal depicting Catherine the Great.; (add.info.: Medal depicting Catherine the Great (1729-1796) former Emperor of All of Russia. Dated 18th Century. 1796); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Maria Christina (1806-1878). Queen and regent of Spain, wife of Ferdinand VII. Litography. SPAIN

Maria Christina (1806-1878). Queen and regent of Spain, wife of Ferdinand VII. Litography. SPAIN
CUL4877933 Maria Christina (1806-1878). Queen and regent of Spain, wife of Ferdinand VII. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageMedal Collection: Patriotic map showing France wearing muslin and a dragon helmet holding in his hands a sword

Patriotic map showing France wearing muslin and a dragon helmet holding in his hands a sword on which medals rest
LUX4743730 Patriotic map showing France wearing muslin and a dragon helmet holding in his hands a sword on which medals rest

Background imageMedal Collection: Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877

Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877
LUX4712738 Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877; (add.info.: Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMedal Collection: Pythagoras, 19th century (engraving)

Pythagoras, 19th century (engraving)
3733537 Pythagoras, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pythagoras, an Ionian Greek philosopher and the eponymous founder of the Pythagoreanism movement)

Background imageMedal Collection: Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899

Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899
3480897 Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899; (add.info.: Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Russian Order of Saint Stanislaus - Commander 3rd Class - Civil Division

Russian Order of Saint Stanislaus - Commander 3rd Class - Civil Division
3056373 Russian Order of Saint Stanislaus - Commander 3rd Class - Civil Division ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Order of Saint Stanislaus - Commander 3rd Class - Civil Division)

Background imageMedal Collection: Bronze medal presented by General Meade to General Alexander Webb

Bronze medal presented by General Meade to General Alexander Webb
3029120 Bronze medal presented by General Meade to General Alexander Webb; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze medal presented by General Meade to General Alexander Webb in 1866 for gallantry at)

Background imageMedal Collection: Large Boxed Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic Medal

Large Boxed Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic Medal
3028996 Large Boxed Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic Medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Boxed Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic Medal); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: Aztec Club Medal for Mexican War Veterans

Aztec Club Medal for Mexican War Veterans
3031621 Aztec Club Medal for Mexican War Veterans; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Aztec Club Medal for Mexican War officer veterans); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: Enameled and inlaid US Army 8th Army Corps Badge

Enameled and inlaid US Army 8th Army Corps Badge
3031619 Enameled and inlaid US Army 8th Army Corps Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish-American War Era, Enameled and inlaid US Army 8th Army Corps Badge); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: 9th West Virginia Infantry Veteran's Badge

9th West Virginia Infantry Veteran's Badge
3029239 9th West Virginia Infantry Veteran's Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: 9th West Virginia Infantry Veteran's Badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: Veterans Badge Of The 61st Massachusetts Infantry

Veterans Badge Of The 61st Massachusetts Infantry
3029176 Veterans Badge Of The 61st Massachusetts Infantry; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterans Badge Of The 61st Massachusetts Infantry); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: United States Civil War Navy Veteran's medal

United States Civil War Navy Veteran's medal
3028919 United States Civil War Navy Veteran's medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War Navy Veteran's medal); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: Gettysburg Veterans Medal of the 72nd Pennsylvania Regiment

Gettysburg Veterans Medal of the 72nd Pennsylvania Regiment
3029027 Gettysburg Veterans Medal of the 72nd Pennsylvania Regiment, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Gettysburg Veterans Medal of the 72nd Pennsylvania Regiment)

Background imageMedal Collection: United Confederate Veterans 1909 Reunion Badge

United Confederate Veterans 1909 Reunion Badge
3028976 United Confederate Veterans 1909 Reunion Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, United Confederate Veterans 1909 Reunion Badge); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: USA Homefront, Award of merit -Ships for Victory

USA Homefront, Award of merit -Ships for Victory
3032646 USA Homefront, Award of merit -Ships for Victory; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, USA Homefront, Award of merit -Ships for Victory); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: William Forbes, 6th Baronet (1735 - 1806), 1870 (engraving)

William Forbes, 6th Baronet (1735 - 1806), 1870 (engraving)
2603703 William Forbes, 6th Baronet (1735 - 1806), 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: William Forbes, 6th Baronet (1735 - 1806) Scottish banker and philanthropist. A founder of the Union Bank of Scotland

Background imageMedal Collection: Russian foreign police

Russian foreign police
2603813 Russian foreign police; (add.info.: Russian foreign policy. France, in the guise of her mascots Chanticleer, the cockerel, and Madeleine)

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius

Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius
3586027 Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius; (add.info.: Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) a Flemish/Netherlandish anatomist, physician, and author of books on human anatomy

Background imageMedal Collection: Queen Victoria investing the first holders of the Victoria Cross in Hyde Park

Queen Victoria investing the first holders of the Victoria Cross in Hyde Park
3586451 Queen Victoria investing the first holders of the Victoria Cross in Hyde Park; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

Background imageMedal Collection: Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops

Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops
3028734 Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops; Private Collection; (add.info.: Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal issued to Hernando Cortes

Medal issued to Hernando Cortes
2910678 Medal issued to Hernando Cortes; (add.info.: Medal issued to Hernan Cortes (1485- 1547); Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire

Background imageMedal Collection: The Albert Medal, 1850

The Albert Medal, 1850
3330499 The Albert Medal, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Albert Medal, awarded to those who, at great risk to themselves, save lives of others from shipwreck or perils of the sea)

Background imageMedal Collection: William IV (1765-1837)

William IV (1765-1837)
863750 William IV (1765-1837); (add.info.: William IV (1765-1837) king of Great Britain from 1830; third son of George III, uncle of Victoria. Member of the Hanoverian dynasty

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of John Wilson-Patten

Portrait of John Wilson-Patten
672530 Portrait of John Wilson-Patten; (add.info.: John Wilson-Patten, 1st Baron Winmarleigh (26 April 1802 - 11 July 1892) was a British Conservative politician, ); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley

Portrait of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley
673056 Portrait of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852)

Background imageMedal Collection: Rare pearlware bust of Admiral Lord Nelson on titled plinth, early 19th century

Rare pearlware bust of Admiral Lord Nelson on titled plinth, early 19th century
DRE72825 Rare pearlware bust of Admiral Lord Nelson on titled plinth, early 19th century; height: 21 cm; Private Collection; © Dreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing City view of Strahlsund; in foreground, ships; above city

Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing City view of Strahlsund; in foreground, ships; above city
AMO367636 Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing City view of Strahlsund; in foreground, ships; above city, eagle holding wreath, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMedal Collection: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673180 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)

Background imageMedal Collection: Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, British admiral (engraving)

Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, British admiral (engraving)
8676817 Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, British admiral (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons (1790-1858), British admiral

Background imageMedal Collection: Major Godfrey Rhodes military tents (engraving)

Major Godfrey Rhodes military tents (engraving)
8676673 Major Godfrey Rhodes military tents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Godfrey Rhodes, British soldier and designer of military tents)




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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.