Reference NumberHI/2016-7-41
TitleSiege of Derry / Apprentice Boys of Derry Commemorative Medal
Date[1800-1899]
Creator NameMossop; William Stephen (1788-1827); medalist
Description[Pewter] medal commemorating the Siege of Derry and the founding of the Apprentice Boys of Derry Association. Obverse: bust of George Walker (c. 1643-1690) surrounded by the words "GEORGE WALKER DEFENDER OF DERRY 1688" and the maker's name "Mossop", below, in smaller font. Reverse: image of a Union Jack atop a castle with raised portcullis, the inhabitants driving away the besiegers, and two ships in the distance to the left; above are the words "NO SURRENDER" and below, "APPRENTICE BOYS OF DERRY CLUB FOUNDED 1814"; the maker's name appears again below the castle tower on the right.
Extent1 item
Dimensions41mm (diameter) x 3mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anniversaries and Special Events
History
Armed Conflicts
Societies
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3707Mossop; William Stephen (1788-1827); medalist1788-1827
DS/UK/5448Siege of Derry; Williamite War in Ireland; 1689; military conflict1689
DS/UK/5447Walker; George (c. 1643-1690); soldier, cleric and Governorc. 1643-1690
DS/UK/5449Apprentice Boys of Derry Association; 1814-; Protestant fraternal society1814-
Places
CodeSet
NA133Derry/Londonderry/County Derry/County Londonderry/United Kingdom
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