Medal Collection (#99)

Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, railway engineer, 1881
Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, British railway engineer (1781-1848), 1881. It shows the Rocket

Portrait of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin
Portrait from a medal commemorating Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, designer of the engine-powered dirigible airships bearing his name used by the Germans in World War I

Zeppelin airship in action during World War I, 1914. Reverse of a medal commemorating Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, designer of the engine-powered dirigible airships bearing his name used by

Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Artist: Spy
Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Whilst resident in America, Maxim (1840-1916) took out patents for, among other things, gas apparatus and electric lamps

Medal showing Henry Hudson ascending the Hudson River to Albany in 1609
Henry Hudson (c.1550-1611) English navigator, medal showing him ascending the Hudson River to Albany in 1609

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, British soldier, c1901. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Wilhelm Bauer (1822-1875), German inventor and pioneer builder of submarines. Bauer designed and built the first German submarine (U-boat). Reverse of commemorative medal

George Stuart White, British soldier, 1900. White (1835-1912) won the Victoria Cross (VC) in the 2nd Afghan War, 1879. Commander of Natal (1899-1900) during the 2nd Boer War

King Edward VII, 1901-1910. Photograph of Edward (1841-1910) published in France

Womens USGA Championship winners medals, 1901-2

Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Artist: Pyotr Basin
Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (1745-1813) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of Russias armies on 17 August 1812

Colonel Everett Peabody Civil War Engraving
Engraving of Battle of Colonel Everett Peabody Civil War Engraving from Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War, Published in 1864. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

O, Lovely Peace, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
O, Lovely Peace, 1875. Bismarck plays a penny whistle and the Russian Bear dances. The German Emperor dances along happily

The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Lord John Russell says: Better take it! Half a Loafs better than no Bread, you know! In an effort to resolve the Schleswig-Holstein problem, Lord Russell

Goody Gladstones Gifts, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Goody Gladstones Gifts, 1864. Mr Gladstone, on the right in this cartoon, had just introduced his 1864 Budget. A surplus of £ 2, 570

Latest from Spirit-Land, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
Latest from Spirit-Land, 1863. Ghost of King George III says: Well, Mr. Washington, What Do You Think of Your Fine Republic Now, Eh? - What D Ye Think? What D YeThink, Eh? Ghost of Mr

A Champion Hybrid Freesia (Ragionieri) from the Antibes
Hybrid Freesia (Ragionieri) from the Antibes (a Mediterranean resort in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France) which won the gold medal at the 1911 Cannes Exposition Horticole

Colonel Newcome adapted by Michael Morton (1864 11 January 1931) from W. M. Thackerays novel The Newcomes (1853-5). First produced at His Majestys Theatre in London, on 29th May 1906

Studio portrait of a man, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
Studio portrait of a Victorian man in uniform, taken at Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: circa 1870s

WW1 - The Patron Saint of Paris watching over the town
WW1 era - Saint Genevieve, the Patron Saint of Paris, still watching over the town until dawn.... the card bears a small souvenir medallion

Lady Alington presented with swimming prize, Bath Club
Lord Desborough presenting Lady Alington (the former Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper) with a gold medal as winner of the Ladies Challenge Shield at the exclusive Bath Club in London in 1933. Date: 1933

Mr Bennet Burleigh of the Daily Telegraph
Bennet Burleigh(c.1840-1914), war correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. Date: 1899

Close up of British Caribbean marathon runner, wearing his medal and holding the foil wrap. Building in back ground Date: 1983

British Caribbean marathon runner standing with medal, on the pavement in front of a white tent. Marathon sponsored by ADT Date: 1990

Army of India Medal, 1799-1826, with clasps: Kirkee and Poona.Awarded to Jemadar Dawoodjee Israel.Relating to the 2nd Bn, 1st Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry.Associated with the Battle of Kirkee

Advertisement in Princess Ida programme
Advertisement for Liberty Art Fabrics in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London, with three men in armour. circa 1880s

R E Herring, MC, British soldier, WW1
R.E Herring, MC, British soldier during WW1. 1917

Souvenir postcard celebrating Victory - Battle of the Marne Date: circa 1916

Group photo, men of Whitechapel Fire Station, Metropolitan (London) Fire Brigade, with their goat mascot. The man to the left of the goat is Charles Samuel Egerton (see also 10535448 and 10535449)

A drawing of a volunteer medal
and is a view of a drawing of a volunteer medal. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Captain F. E. Younghusband
Portrait of Captain F. E. Younghusband of the Kings Dragoon Guards, who won one of the two gold medals granted yearly by the Royal Geographical Society to distinguished explorers. Date: 1890

WWI - Christmas Greetings card - Mesopotamian Campaign of the MEF (Mesopotmaina Expeditionary Force), featuring a list if the major battles (as bars on a medal - right) and a charming poem (left)

Egrot apparatus. Alcohol destillation. Exposition of Paris
Egrot apparatus. Alcohol destillation. Gold medal. Exposition of Paris, 1878. Engraving by Victor Rose. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1897. Colored

WW1 - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson, awarded the V. C
WW1 - " Going!, Going!!, Gone!!!" Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson (1895-1918), awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to

Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, Plate 245
Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 245. Date: circa 1880s

Polished brass chandeliers, Plate 259
Two, three and five-light polished brass chandeliers, Plate 259. Date: circa 1880s

Glass engraved globes and bronze chandeliers 1881
Chandeliers with engraved glass globes and lacquered, steel or florentine bronzed fittings. 1881

Hall, passage and verandah lamps for gas, Plate 256. Date: circa 1880s

Silbers patent burners with wicks, Plate 227
Silbers patent petroleum, paraffin or kerosene burners with circular and flat wicks, Plate 227. Date: circa 1880s

Charles Lyell (1797-1875). Engraving. Colored
Charles Lyell (1797-1875). British lawyer and geologist. Engraving. Universal History, 19th century. Colored

Edmond Le Boeuf (1809-1888). Engraving. Colored
Edmond Le Boeuf (1809-1888). Marshal of France. Engraving in The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Count of Kotzebue. Engraving. Colored
Count of Kotzebue. Governor General of Poland. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1877. Engraving. Colored

Manuel de La Serna Hernandez Pinzon (1804-1878). Colored eng
Manuel de La Serna Hernandez Pinzon (1804-1878). Spanish military. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1878. Colored

Christophe Leon Louis Juchault de Lamoriciere (1806-1865). C
Christophe Leon Louis Juchault de Lamoriciere (1806-1865). French general. Engraving by R. Henkel. Our Century, 1883. Colored

Joaqu?=?n Jovellar Soler (1819-1892). Engraving. Colored
Joaqu?=?n Jovellar Soler (1819-1892). Militar and President of Spain in 1875. Engraving by C. Roberts. Colored

Carlos Ibanez de Ibero (1825-1891). Engraving. Colored
Carlos Ibanez de Ibero (1825-1891). Spanish General. Engraving by Paris. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876. Colored

Louis Napoleon (1778-1846), 1809, by Charles Howard Hodges (
Charles Howard Hodges (1764-1837). British painter. Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, 1809. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Portrait of William I (1772-1843), 1819, by Joseph Paelinck
Joseph Paelinck (1781-1839). Netherlandish painter. Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands, 1819. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

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"Medals: A Symbol of Courage, Achievement, and Legacy" From the battlefields to the Olympic arenas, medals have long been cherished as tokens of honor and valor. They serve as reminders of extraordinary feats accomplished by individuals who pushed their limits beyond imagination. In the realm of British military history, these precious emblems tell tales that resonate through time. The poster showcasing British Military medals stands as a testament to the bravery displayed on countless battlefields. Each medal represents a story etched in history, reminding us of those who fought selflessly for their country's freedom. The Olympic 400m race finish in 1924 immortalized Eric Liddell's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. With his eyes fixed on victory, he sprinted towards glory, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. Horatio Nelson, Vice Admiral of the White fleet during turbulent times, exemplified leadership and strategic brilliance. His medal symbolizes naval supremacy and serves as a tribute to his unwavering commitment to protect Britain's shores. Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington, earned his medal through remarkable military achievements during tumultuous times in Europe. His courage on the battlefield forever changed history's course. Captain Albert Ball was another hero whose valor knew no bounds. Decorated with both VC (Victoria Cross) and DSO (Distinguished Service Order), his medal honors not only his exceptional aerial combat skills but also pays homage to all those who fought valiantly in World War I skies. Jesse Owens' triumph at the Berlin Olympic Games shattered racial barriers while setting new records in sportsmanship. His gold medal became a symbol of resilience against adversity—an inspiration for athletes worldwide. Tecumseh's Native American heritage is celebrated through his tribal emblematic medallion—a reminder that strength lies within cultural diversity and unity among nations.