The Return of the City of London Volunteers
Date1900
Where made LondonEngland, Europe
MediumBronze, struck
DimensionsObject/Work: 75 mm, 224.2Gm
ClassificationsArtworks/Commemorations/Photographs
Object numberN0290
DescriptionObverse Description: Heralds are shown with trumpets calling up Volunteers. The Central Figure represents the City of London, armed, giving the Freedom to a departing C.I.V.
At the top the men are seen marching to the front. The Medal is surrounded by branches of sturdy British Oak, entwined with a ribbon bearing the names of the principal engagements in which the C.I.V's took part.
In exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET URBE
Reverse Description:
The radiant sun of the British Empire shines behind a hill which is surmounted by a tall staff flying the Union Jack and C.I.V. flag.
Encircling the base of the mound are young oaks, symbolic of the new growing territories. Guns to right and left guard the flags.
Geo. J. Frampton, A.R.A.
In exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLUNTEERS RAISED AND EQUIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETURNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900
On View
Not on viewCollections
J S & A B Wyon
Hancock