Reference NumberHI/2016-4
TitleEdward Hallaran Bennett Medal
Date1906
Creator NameSheppard; Oliver (1865-1941); sculptor
DescriptionBronze medal bearing the profile bust of Irish surgeon Edward Hallaran Bennett (1837-1907). Obverse: around the edge are the words "IN.HONOREM.EDVARDI.HALLARAN.BENNETT.PROF.CHIR.1906" and in smaller font to the left of the head are the maker's name and date "O.SHEPPARD.F.1906". Reverse: an image of a broken bone with the eponymous Bennett fracture sitting atop a laurel wreath surrounded by the words "VIRI.IN.FRACTIS.OSSIBVS.COLLOCANDIS.SOLLERTISSIMI". The edge is stamped with a small triangle beside the word "BRONZE".
Extent1 item
Dimensions63mm (diameter) x 3mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/607Bennett; Edward Hallaran (1837-1907); surgeon1837-1907
DS/UK/5386Sheppard; Oliver (1865-1941); sculptor1865-1941
DS/UK/5405Tullo; J.W.; Mrs.
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