commemorative medallion, Lord Lynedoch
Object numberB3619
Titlecommemorative medallion, Lord Lynedoch
Creator James Mudie (designer)
DescriptionThis bronze medal represents Lieutenant-General Lord Lynedoch in profile. On the reverse side a warrior, in Greek costume is shown standing on ramparts and holding up a mural crown, while on one side the castle of San Sebastian is shown in falesm and on the other is a galley. The inscription in the exergue reads 'S.Sebastian Aug. XXI. MDCCCXIII [1813].
This medal is the twenty-fourth in James Mudie's series of forty 'National Medals' struck in 1820 to commemorate British victories in George III's reign. They commemorate the events of the Napoleonic period, from a British perspective.
Production date 1820 - 1820
Object namemedallion, commemorative
Dimensions
- medal diameter: 4.1 cm