Object number
93/50/1-2
Description
A long service medal presented by the Bath & West of England Society to a member of the donor's grandmother's family. The medal is round and probably made of silver. On the obverse is a bust and the inscription 'Francis Duke of Bedford President 1802' and on the reverse is a design of classical figures, animals and ears of corn. The medal is contained in a ciruclar red leather box lined with red velvet.
Physical description
1 long service medal in case: metal (silver); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: LONG SERVICE MEDAL // Accession number: 93/50/1–2 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 20.9.93 // Description: A long service medal presented by the Bath & West of England Society. Probably silver. It is contained in a red leather circular box lined with red velvet. // Inscription: FRANCIS DUKE OF BEDFORD PRESIDENT 1802 // A design of classical figures and ears of corn on the reverse. // Dimensions: Diameter 6.0 cm// Associated information: An account book D93/10 was donated at the same time. This book came from the Grandfather of the donor who farmed at Wonston Manor near Sutton Scotney. // The Long Service Medal came from the donor’s grandmother’s family.’
Object name
Material
Dimensions
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
