Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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George III Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1926.14
Date:
ca. 1763
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Silver die-struck medal with obverse depicting clothed bust of George III facing right with legend: "GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA". Reverse contains the royal coat of arms with rampant lion and unicorn flanking shield surmounted by crown; inscribed around shield edge and on banner below: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY PENSE/DIEUET.MON.DROIT". Ornate loop for suspending attached at upper center.
Gallery Label:
This silver medal is said to have been given by George III to an Indian chief at the close of the French and Indian Wars.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
