Medals Collection (#8)

The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith, 1860. The title...which forms a part of the Royal style of British Sovereigns

Nichols and Dorothy Wadham, 17th century. 1618. Creator: Unknown
Nichols and Dorothy Wadham, 17th century. 1618

Portrait of Napoleon III, 1868. Creator: Adolphe Yvon
Portrait of Napoleon III, 1868. Yvon served as the principal battle-painter of France's Second Empire (1852-70), executing a number of monumental canvases for the palace at Versailles

Johan Olof Wallin, mid-19th century. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Nordgren
Johan Olof Wallin, mid-19th century. Wallin (1779-1839) was a Swedish minister, orator, poet and Archbishop of Uppsala

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), 1777. Creator: Giovanni Battista Nini
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), 1777

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; L'etat-major du bataillon feminin: au centre, Mme Botchkareva...1917
Les Soubresauts de la Russie; L'etat-major du bataillon feminin: au centre, Mme Botchkareva, la poitrine couverte de decorations; ses adjointes, diplomees d'Ecoles superieures

Peter von Biron, 1724-1800, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Peter von Biron, 1724-1800, c18th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 2000s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 2000s, (2023). Prince Philip (1921-2021) was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II

The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Creator: William Simpson
The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Russaldar Major Maun Sing, Sirdar Bahadoor...senior native officer of the 9th Bengal Cavalry...He served at

Genral Debeney, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Genral Debeney, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The King of Italy in France; Coming to France at the end of September... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The King of Italy in France; Coming to France at the end of September, the King of Italy decorated, near Verdun, the flag of the 3rd Zouaves with the Order of Military Valor, 1917

Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century

Sur le Front Italien; Visitant le front italien, le 4 fevrier 1917, le general Nivelle decore... 1 Creator: Unknown
Sur le Front Italien; Visitant le front italien, le 4 fevrier 1917, le general Nivelle decore de la Croix de Guerre francaise le duc d'Aoste, commandant d'une armee, 1917

Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de revers, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de revers, 1917. American medal, reverse: For Valor'; First World War

Decorations de Guerre; les decorations de Verdun, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; les decorations de Verdun, 1917. Verdun medals, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de face, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de face, 1917. American medal, obverse; First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Decorations de Guerre; Etats - Unis D'Amerique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Etats - Unis D'Amerique, 1917. American medals, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Decorations de Guerre; Serbie - Montenegro - Roumanie, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Serbie - Montenegro - Roumanie, 1917. Medals of Serbia, Montenegro and Romania, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Decorations de Guerre; Italie - Russie - Japon, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Italie - Russie - Japon, 1917. Medals of Italy, Russia and Japan, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Medals of the British Empire, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Medals of France and Belgium, First World War.. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Count Gyldenstolpe, Grand Marshal of Sweden, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Count Gyldenstolpe, Grand Marshal of Sweden, 1860. Portrait of Nils Gyldenstolpe, His Majesty's Marshal of the Realm. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Italian soldiers are decorated. Nearly the last act of Garibaldi, before closing his career, for the time

Le General Mazel, 1917. Creator: Juilliet
Le Olivier Mazel, 1917. Olivier Mazel, French army officer during World War I. Mazel commanded the French First Army during 1916 and the 5th Army in 1916-1917

Le vainqueur de la Marne; Le Marechal Joffre, 1917. Creator: R. Melcy
Le vainqueur de la Marne; Le Marechal Joffre, 1917. First World War; the victor of the Marne, Marshal Joffre. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Portrait of Vice Admiral Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, 1808, early 19th century. Creator: Anders Gustaf Andersson
Portrait of Vice Admiral Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, 1808, early 19th century

Per Ulrik Lilliehorn, 1752-1806, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Per Ulrik Lilliehorn, 1752-1806, c18th century

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden, c19th century

The Medal Engraver Lars Grandel (1750-1836), c18th century. Creator: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
The Medal Engraver Lars Grandel (1750-1836), c18th century

Karl August, 1768-1810, Duke of Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, Crown Prince of Sweden, 1809

The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith, 1860. The title...which forms a part of the Royal style of British Sovereigns

Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (image 1 of 2), 1551. Creator: Leone Leoni
Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (image 1 of 2), 1551

Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century

Baron de Lascours, 1835. Creator: Honore Daumier
Baron de Lascours, 1835. French politician and general. From Juges des accuses d'Avril

Lord Charles Beresford, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Lord Charles Beresford, c1900. British naval officer and politician. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Portrait of British soldier and diplomat Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald; British Ambassador to Japan. Engraving after a photograph

Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice-Admiral of the Batavian fleet and Minister... (1804)
Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice-Admiral of the Batavian fleet and Minister of the Navy of the Batavian Republic, decorated with the officer's cross of the Legion of Honour

Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Alexander Roslin
Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Gustavus III was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792

Au Fait! C'est un bal assez distingué!, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Au Fait! C'est un bal assez distingue!, 1833. Actually! it's quite a distinguished ball!'. From Serie Politique

Commemoration Medal for Thomas Carlyle (image 2 of 5), 1875. Creator: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Commemoration Medal for Thomas Carlyle (image 2 of 5), 1875

The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 1 of 2), 1778. Creator: Jerónimo Antonio Gil
The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 1 of 2), 1778

Armand-Jean Duplessis, Cardi, French School. Creator: Jean Warin
Armand-Jean Duplessis, Cardi, French School

Portrait Medallion of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1892. Creator: Désiré Ringel d'Illzach
Portrait Medallion of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1892

Louis XIII and Anne of Austria (image 2 of 2), Probably 1626. Creator: Guillaume Dupré
Louis XIII and Anne of Austria (image 2 of 2), Probably 1626

Garibaldian volunteers - from a photograph by Herr Fehrenbachs, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldian volunteers - from a photograph by Herr Fehrenbachs, 1860. Sergeant Sparkhall, Major Styles, and Lieut. Ceuto, of the Glasgow company

Louis XIII and Anne of Austria (image 1 of 2), Probably 1626. Creator: Guillaume Dupré
Louis XIII and Anne of Austria (image 1 of 2), Probably 1626

The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 2 of 2), 1778. Creator: Jerónimo Antonio Gil
The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 2 of 2), 1778

Archbishop Sancroft and Bishops (image 3 of 5), 1688. Creator: George Bower
Archbishop Sancroft and Bishops (image 3 of 5), 1688

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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.