Inname van Carlisle, penning geslagen ter ere van Willem, hertog van Cumberland 1745

This small, bronze medal, created in 1745 by Edward Pinchbeck, commemorates Willem, Duke of Cumberland. The obverse features a bust portrait of the duke while the reverse depicts a scene of him on horseback leading a charge against the Jacobite rebellion. This historical artifact, measuring just 3.4 cm in diameter, serves as a reminder of the significant events of 18th-century British history. The medal’s design is characteristic of 18th-century medallic art, employing classical motifs and allegorical imagery to celebrate a significant figure or event. It is a prime example of how small objects can convey potent historical narratives.