Medallion

Medallion

Object name: Medallion

Manufactured By Charles Eaton (British, died 1870)

Date: 1857-1870
Dimensions:
95 x 140 x 2 mm
Medium: Lead
Where depicted:Europe, UK, London
Object number: C05756
DescriptionLarge, shield-shaped, fake medieval medallion with a diamond-shaped ring at the top. Engraved on one side is an armed soldier on horseback; on other side is a crisscross pattern with "1220". Fake made by the forgers William Monk/ Smith and Charles Eaton - known as "Billy and Charley."