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British Museum (Museum number M.5466) / https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_M-5466IMAGE INFORMATION

A Copper Medal, the relief is a figure on an Ass, riding backwards, with a rope around his neck led by the Devil

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

October 18, 1815

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 79

Additional Source Text:

"With the following inscription, Inseparable Friends to Elba. And the reverse has the following -- we conquour to set free, Emperor of Russia, K. of Prussia, Wellington, Prince Schwartenberg. March 11, 1814."

Notes:

This bronze medal, designed by British sculptor and medallist Thomas Kettle (fl. 1812-1833), commemorated the defeat of Napoleon and his exile to Elba in 1814.