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Commemorative token of the Loyal Norfolk Yeomanry & Blofield Cavalry 1796
Commemorative token of the Loyal Norfolk Yeomanry & Blofield Cavalry 1796.
The obverse displays an officer on horseback with his sword drawn. The legend reads 'LOYAL NORFOLK YEOMANRY.' and the exergue reads: 'MDCCXCVI.'
The reverse depicts a trophy of arms, drum, trumpets etc. The legend reads: 'BLOFIELD CAVALRY' and on a label is 'FIFTH TROOP.' The edge reads: 'FEAR GOD AND HONOUR THE KING.' The token is fitted with a loop and ring and is suspended from a piece of purple ribbon.
The obverse displays an officer on horseback with his sword drawn. The legend reads 'LOYAL NORFOLK YEOMANRY.' and the exergue reads: 'MDCCXCVI.'
The reverse depicts a trophy of arms, drum, trumpets etc. The legend reads: 'BLOFIELD CAVALRY' and on a label is 'FIFTH TROOP.' The edge reads: 'FEAR GOD AND HONOUR THE KING.' The token is fitted with a loop and ring and is suspended from a piece of purple ribbon.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2927 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1796; 1796 |
| People: | Norfolk Yeomanry; Blofield Cavalry |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |