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Medal Showing the Battle of Culloden and William Duke of Cumberland, Son of George II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular metal object with darkened patina. Bust of a man in profile facing right. Man has curly hair. Man wears military uniform with sash across body and epaulettes on shoulders. Text around top half of circle reads "GULIELMUS CYOR III R FIL DUX CUMBERL". Two lines of illegible text at bottom of circle near edge. Raised lines around edge of circle. Gray background behind metal object.

Artwork Details

Date
1746
Medium
Silver
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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