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

This is a medal made by Edward Pinchbeck to honor William, Duke of Cumberland, and commemorates the Capture of Carlisle. The medal speaks to the fraught relationship between England and Scotland during the Jacobite risings of the 18th century. These uprisings were attempts to restore the Stuart monarchy, which had strong support in Scotland. The Jacobite cause was deeply intertwined with Scottish identity and Highland culture, challenging the authority of the English throne.   On one side of the medal, we see a portrait of William, Duke of Cumberland, the son of King George II, presented as a symbol of British authority. The other side depicts the surrender of Carlisle, a key moment in suppressing the Jacobite rebellion.   This medal is more than a historical record; it is a reflection of power, identity, and the ongoing negotiation between the desire for autonomy and the forces of assimilation. It reminds us of the human cost of conflict and the enduring quest for self-determination.