Lichfield District Council
Commemorative Medallion - The Life and Generosity of William Ward 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward, 1817 (Reverse) (53mm dia)
Location: Lichfield District Council
Accession Number: 1983.37.27 Rev.
A bronze medallion, produced in 1817 to commemorate the generosity of William Ward, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward.
William Ward (21 st January 1750 – 25th April 1823) served as MP for Worcester between 1780-1788. Upon the death of his older brother he received the title of 3rd Viscount Dudley and entered the House of Lords. He developed a reputation for charity and generosity, which was commemorated in this medallion.
The medallion's obverse features a bust of William Ward. The bust is in profile, facing right. The bust has a ponytail tied in a ribbon and is accompanied by the legend: "R'T HON'BLE WILL'M VIS'T DUDLEY AND WARD BARON OF BIRMINGHAM &C".
The reverse features a floral garland containing the following lettering: "THE RICH MANS MODEL AND THE POOR MANS FRIEND MDCCCXVII".
The medal is unsigned but was likely produced in the Birmingham area.
Commemorative Medallion - The Life and Generosity of William Ward 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward, 1817 (Reverse) (53mm dia)
Location: Lichfield District Council
Accession Number: 1983.37.27 Rev.
A bronze medallion, produced in 1817 to commemorate the generosity of William Ward, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward.
William Ward (21 st January 1750 – 25th April 1823) served as MP for Worcester between 1780-1788. Upon the death of his older brother he received the title of 3rd Viscount Dudley and entered the House of Lords. He developed a reputation for charity and generosity, which was commemorated in this medallion.
The medallion's obverse features a bust of William Ward. The bust is in profile, facing right. The bust has a ponytail tied in a ribbon and is accompanied by the legend: "R'T HON'BLE WILL'M VIS'T DUDLEY AND WARD BARON OF BIRMINGHAM &C".
The reverse features a floral garland containing the following lettering: "THE RICH MANS MODEL AND THE POOR MANS FRIEND MDCCCXVII".
The medal is unsigned but was likely produced in the Birmingham area.