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Commemorative medallion

Description

A bronze medallion; designed by Milan Knobloch of the Czech Republic. Derived from Knobloch's design for a 1964 Quatercentenary medal. Mounted on wooden plaque. Featuring profile of Shakespeare facing left and stylised representation of Shakespeare's coat of arms.

  • Measurements

  • Width

    22.5 cm

  • Height

    24 cm (plaque)

  • Diameter

    8.9 cm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    inscription : : : : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE/NON SANZ DROICT, inscription : : : : M. KNOBLOCH, inscription : : : writing in Czech including date : 9.12.2004,

  • Place made

    Czech Republic

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust