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Silvered bronze medal commemorating the 4th International Congress of Dairy Farming, Budapest, 1909

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1909

Circular bronze medal, commemorates a Hungarian Ho

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1875

Bronze medal designed by Seidean, commemorating so

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1866

Medal, tombstone-shaped, bronze, with safety pin a

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1909

Commemorative medal, bronze, for the 16th Internat

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1909

Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display

Aeronautics

Silvered medal commemorating the Royal South Hants. Infirmary, 1844, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on obverse, by J. Davis, Birmingham, 1844

Medal commemorating the Royal South Hants Infirmary

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1844

Circular bronze medal, commemorates the 7th International Medical Congress held in London in 1881, designed by L.C. Wyon, the reverse after an original by Sir John Tenniel, English 1881

International Medical Congress Medal, London, 1881

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1881

Bronze medal by J. Wiener, commemorating the International Exhibition 1862, with obverse commemorating late Prince Consort Albert designed by Schnitzspaen, stamped in building, English (?), 1862

Bronze medal by J. Wiener, commemorating the Inter

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1862

Medal commemorating Reform Bill 1832, white metal, designed by Halliday, English, 1832

Medal commemorating Reform Bill 1832, white metal,

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1832

Copper medal to commemorate the passing of a plague, by Timothy Ivanov, Russia, 1768

Copper medal to commemorate the passing of a plagu

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1768

Medal, white metal, commemorating the opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, September 15th 1830, obverse: George Stephenson, Engineer, reverse: Bridge at Newton.(BHM 1459) locomotive and goods train crossing viaduct

Commemorative medal, Liverpool & Manchester Railway opening 1830

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1830

Commemorative Bronze Medal, London and Birmingham Railway, Centenary medal 1838-1938, Obv: Euston Arch & Inscription, Rev: LMSR 1938 and names of company directors, Dimensions: 65mm dia.

Bronze medal commemorating the centenary of London and Birmingham Railway, 1838-1938

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Silver(?) alloy medal designed by H. Boltschauser, commemorating J.D. Lavater, Swiss, 1801

Silver(?) alloy medal designed by H. Boltschauser,

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1801

Bronze medal celebrating the safety of Hamburg during the Franco-Prussian War, Hamburg Military Hospital, remembered, Christman 1870, German, 1870

Bronze medal celebrating the safety of Hamburg dur

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1870

Bronze medal, commemorates the 26th International Congress of "Historiae Artis Medicinae", medal artist unknown, medal French, 1900-1974

Bronze medal, commemorates the 26th International

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1900-1974

Silver(?) medal commemorating the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, designed by Davis, Birmingham, English, 1851

Silver(?) medal commemorating the Great Exhibition

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1851

Silver medal condemning execution of Marie Antoinette as unjust, with obverse portrait by Loos, French, 1893

Silver medal condemning execution of Marie Antoine

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1893

Pewter medal with satire on Treaty of Utrecht, three defecating men showing effects of Harmony or Discord, Dutch, 1714

Pewter medal with satire on Treaty of Utrecht, thr

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1714

Bronze medal commemorating inauguration of public water supply using waters of Budos in Gironde, giving names of numerous officials present, medal designed by A. Gerbier, French, 1887

Bronze medal commemorating inauguration of public

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1887

Octagonal silver medal or token designed by Caque, commemorating Societe des Sciences, Belles Lettres et Arts of Orleans, French, 1851

Octagonal silver medal or token designed by Caque,

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1851

Silver medal, by Dantzell, commemorating Chamber of Commerce of Charente Inferieure Dept., French, 1840-1870

Commemorative Medal

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1840-1870

Gold medal to commemorate the birth of the heir of Bohemia, 1724

Gold medal to commemorate the birth of the heir of

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1724

Bronze medal, by Koenig and G. Loos, commemorating 50th anniversary of publication of national history by Ore Malling, Danish writer, possibly made in Germany, 1827

Bronze medal, by Koenig and G. Loos, commemorating

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1827

Bronze medal to commemorate restoration (?) of spires of Cologne Cathedral, designed by Kammerer and made by Drentwett, Germany 1842.

Bronze medal to commemorate restoration (?) of spi

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1842

Bronze medal, commemorating Geographical Congress at Antwerp 1871, by H. Meyer and F. Baetes, probably Belgian, 1871

Bronze medal, commemorating Geographical Congress

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1871

Circular white metal medal in red leather-covered case, commemorates Florence Nightingale and her nursing work during the Crimean War, made by Pinches of London, English, 1856-1901

Medal commemorating Florence Nightingale

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1856-1901

Silver alloy medal commemorating Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester, designed by Heaton, English, 1887

Silver alloy medal commemorating Royal Jubilee Exh

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1887

Bronze commemorative medal, artist T. Pingo, 1767, inscribed QVAE PROSVNT OMNIBVS ARTES/MDCCLXVII, transcribed as 'quae prosunt omnibus, artes', translated as 'which benefit all arts' , a quotation from Ovid, used as a motto by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Medal issued by the Royal College of Surgeons of England

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1767

Metal alloy medal commemorates Raspail and his 'Systeme Americain', medal French, 1867

Medal commemorates Raspail's 'Systeme Americain'

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1867

Silver medal to commemorate the visits of the Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie to hospitals during an epidemic, by Laurent and Borrel, France, 1865

Medal commemorating Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie's hospital visit

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1865

Bronze medal commemorating the increase in obstetrical skills pioneered by C.T. Vermont, patronised by Queen Marie Antoinette, by Duvivier, French, 1784-1790. Obverse, profile portrait HS looking L. of the Queen, Latin inscription dated as 1774; reverse commemorative inscription, Latin, dated as 1784.

Queen Marie Antoinette, bronze commemorative medal, 1784-1790.

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1784-1790

Bronze medal, by E. de la Carcova, commemorating International American Congress and Exhibition of Hygiene in Buenos Aires, from Argentina, 1910

Bronze medal, by E. de la Carcova, commemorating I

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1910

Circular silver medal commemorates Dr. Hugo Eckener and airship en route to America, made by Ludwig Christoph Lauer of Nuremberg, German, 1924

Circular silver medal commemorates Dr. Hugo Eckene

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1924

Bronze medal, commemorates an anniversary relating to Reims Cathedral, artist J. Wiener, medal Belgian, 1800 to 1850

Bronze medal, commemorates an anniversary relating

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1800-1850

Shark skin case, with silver medal (enclosed in inner glass case) commemorates the third attempt to end the corporation and test acts, issued by Manchester Church and King Club, maker P.F.(?), medal English, 1790

Shark skin case, with silver medal (enclosed in in

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1790

Circular gilt medal, commemorates Manchester Infirmary and Lunatic Hospital and Exchange in Liverpool, by A. Seward of Lancaster, English, 1796

Circular gilt medal, commemorates Manchester Infir

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1796

Bronze medal, with head of Louis XIV, commemorating opening of Paris Observatory 1667, by Jean Mauger, French, 1667

Bronze medal, with head of Louis XIV, commemoratin

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1667

Bronze medal to commemorate the electric telegraph, by A. Bovy, France, 1866

Bronze medal to commemorate the electric telegraph

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1866

Bronze medal commemorating the Society of Lettres Sciences et Arts of Nivernaise, by P. Tasset, France, 1820-1880

Bronze medal commemorating the Society of Lettres

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1820-1880

Octagonal silver medal, by Dantzell, commemorating foundation of Medical Society of 1st arrondissement, Paris, French, 1843

Octagonal silver medal, by Dantzell, commemorating

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1843

Circular silver plated bronze medal, commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Edward Jenner' s birth, issued by the Academie de Medecine, obverse after an original by Hamel and Lecomte, in 1875,

Circular silver plated bronze medal, commemorates

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1923

Bronze medal in case presented by Albert 1st to Dr. Dawson Williams, artist obverse Dubois, reverse Gaque, from Monaco, 1902

Bronze medal in case presented by Albert 1st to Dr

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1902

Copper medal, designed by A. Bovy, after J. Peyre, and A. Dubois, commemorating Society for the Protection of Children Employed in Manufacturing, French, 1867

Copper medal, designed by A. Bovy, after J. Peyre,

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1867

Medal, commemorating the Curies’ discovery of radium in 1898, Unio Internationalis Contra Cancrum (International Union Against Cancer), obverse, Pierre and Marie Curie, inscribed UNIO INTERNATIONALIS CONTRA CANCRUM//PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE/ DECOUVRENT/LE RADIUM/NOVEMBRE 1898; rim, inscribed V.Canale.

Medal commemorating the Curies’ discovery of radium in 1898

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Bronze medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798/T. Wyon. Obverse: winged female, recumbent at foot of pyramid, holds a medallion with Nelson's bust, inscribed 'A . LD . NELSON.' in left hand. In her right hand a cross, with a skull on ground. Behind, a lion, harp and palm tree. Legend: 'VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS' (Nothing withstands valour and arms). Exergue: 'VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT . I . 1798.' Reverse: Leaning against an anchor, the Union shield, the Royal arms in centre, surrounded by laurel wreath. On a ribbon, which passes over both objects: 'NOV . 29 LAUS DEO1798.' The heavenly eye casts its rays over the group. Legend: 'SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES' (Under this sign thou shalt conquer).

Bronze medal commemorating the Battle of the Nile,

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1798

Octagonal, silver medal, by De Puymaurind and artist Gayrard, Paris, France, 1780-1820.

Octagonal, silver medal, by De Puymaurind and arti

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1780-1820

Metal medal commemorating Marie Curie's centenary, 1967, obverse inscribed MARIA CURIE SKLODOWSKA/IN RUDERIBUS.VALLIS.IOACHIMICAE. ELEMENTUM. RADII.REPPERIT VALLIS.IOACHIMICA.ORIGO.ATOMORUM.SAECULI.MCMLXVII./PRIMAE; reverse inscribed ORBIS TERARUM.AQUAE RADIO.VALENTES

Medal commemorating the centenary of Marie Curie's birth

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1967

Bronze medal designed by E.A. Oudine to commemorate restoration of faculties of Law Medicine Sciences and Letters at Lille, French, 1887

Bronze medal designed by E.A. Oudine to commemorat

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1887

Silver medal, with ribbon, awarded for services during Messina earthquake in Italy, 28 Dec 1908, by L. Giorgi, Italy, 1908-1909, Victor Emmanuel medal

Medal awarded for services during Messina earthquake

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1908-1909