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Naval General Service Medal

William Wyon, 1840

Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, Armagh

Original design, with head of Queen Victoria on obverse, engraved by William Wyon, the Royal Mint's Chief Engraver. This example has clasp for 'Syria' and is officially inscribed to 'Fred. H. Robe, Captn. 87th Regiment' (regiment later renamed the Royal Irish Fusiliers). Captain Robe was the only member of the regiment to receive the award, which was made in recognition of his service aboard HMS Hecate during the Syria campaign 1840-41. Purchased by the Art Fund with the assistance of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Naval General Service Medal, 1840

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Silver & silk ribbon

Dimensions

Diameter 3.5 cm

Grant

3500

Total cost

3500

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