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CH Küchler

Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792. 1792

4.8 cm (diameter) | RCIN 443270

Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792

CH Küchler

Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792 1792

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Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792

CH Küchler

Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792 1792

©

Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792

CH Küchler

Medal commemorating the British victory ofver Tipu Sultan in 1792 1792

©

Description

1 medal : bronze
Obverse: Uniformed bust of Marquis Cornwallis left. CAR . MARCHIO CORNWALLIS STRATEGUS ACERRIMUS.
Reverse: Marquis Cornwallis and his aides standing receiving the sons of Tipu Sultan delivered by Ghulam Ali Beg. FAS SIT PARCERE HOSTI In exergue: SULTANO TIPPOO DEVICTO / OBSIDES RECIPIT / MDCCXCII.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection CH Küchler
(medallist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Tipu Sultan (1750-99)

Search the collection Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

bronze

Measurements

4.8 cm (diameter)

53.99 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Coins, Commemorative Medals & Banknotes
Object type(s)
visual works
medals
commemorative medals

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