Medals Collection (#4)

Porfirio Diaz, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Porfirio Diaz, 1910.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho)
XND75988 HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH Albert Edward)

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)

His Majesty King Edward VII (coloured photo)
8672224 His Majesty King Edward VII (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Majesty King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal)
540991 Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal); (add.info)

Melton Prior (oil on board)
3963675 Melton Prior (oil on board) by May, Phil (1864-1903); 40x29 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; (add.info.: Melton Prior (12 September 1845 - 2 November 1910)

Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219801 Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 19th century (terracotta)
MMM5471463 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 19th century (terracotta); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver)
MMM5470493 Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912651 Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a vice admiral or vice-amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A)

Medal commemorating the Antarctic exploration, voyage of the Vostok and Mirny, 1819-22; obverse, 1819 (bronze)
7295360 Medal commemorating the Antarctic exploration, voyage of the Vostok and Mirny, 1819-22; obverse, 1819 (bronze) by Russian School (19th century); 42 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Albert de Teschen (1817-1895), Archduke Albecht of Austria, 1853 (lithograph)
UTD4917844 Albert de Teschen (1817-1895), Archduke Albecht of Austria, 1853 (lithograph); (add.info.: Albert de Teschen (1817-1895), (Albert de Habsbourg-Lorraine)

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"Medals: A Glorious Reflection of History and Honor" Step into the world of medals, where stories of bravery, achievements, and moments frozen in time come to life. This captivating poster showcases a collection of British Military medals, each one representing an extraordinary tale etched in gold. Gaze upon King George VI's fine photographic portrait, a regal figure who bestowed these prestigious honors upon valiant soldiers. Among them is General C Gordon and Colonel Lith, their names forever linked to acts of heroism that echo through generations. Princess Elizabeth graces this scene as well, attending the Trooping of the Colour with grace and elegance befitting her future role as Queen. Her presence adds a touch of royalty to this display of valor. Intriguingly juxtaposed is Kaiser Wilhelm II's image alongside his signature—a reminder that even amidst conflict and war they can transcend borders and tell tales from both sides. The Year of the Three British Kings—1936—marks a significant chapter in history when three monarchs held power within twelve months. Traveling further back in time brings us to Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall—an event filled with joyous celebrations where they were awarded for exceptional feats on land or sea. It serves as a reminder that not all accolades are earned on battlefields; sometimes they are won through sheer determination or artistic prowess. Kaiser Wilhelm II reappears once more but now associated with World War I—a stark contrast to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's name beside him. These two figures symbolize opposing forces during tumultuous times but share common ground as recipients or bestowers of honor. The Staffordshire Regiment proudly displays its emblematic medal—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards protecting their homeland. Their sacrifices embody the essence behind these cherished symbols—the recognition for those who go above and beyond duty's call.