21st Anniversary of the Volunteer Movement Medal 1881
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Yesterday I was at a local antiques fair and although I don't collect medals, when I saw the dealer putting this one out I couldn't resist. Its details are absolutely stunning and in high relief.
It's a 21st Anniversary of the Volunteer Movement Medal 1881, by N. Macphail after N. Paton, Crowned, veiled, draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, dividing V.-R/St. Michael shouldering sword standing before female protecting children, 64 mm.
According to the information I received from Dan in BHM, the only ones produced were copper/bronze and Silver. The original box was red leather with red Velvet and silk.
I'm pretty sure mine is white metal and comes in a purple/ blue velvet case.
My one is 2 1/2 inches and it weighs 74.2 grams.
BHM doesn't give weights does anyone have a copy of Eimer's book?
It's a 21st Anniversary of the Volunteer Movement Medal 1881, by N. Macphail after N. Paton, Crowned, veiled, draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, dividing V.-R/St. Michael shouldering sword standing before female protecting children, 64 mm.
According to the information I received from Dan in BHM, the only ones produced were copper/bronze and Silver. The original box was red leather with red Velvet and silk.
I'm pretty sure mine is white metal and comes in a purple/ blue velvet case.
My one is 2 1/2 inches and it weighs 74.2 grams.
BHM doesn't give weights does anyone have a copy of Eimer's book?
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It has been inscribed around the edge at a later date "Lanarkshire rifle volunteers PTE. J.W. Robertson Q Coy 1st. LRV. 1898" .
Unfortunately I can't find any information on PTE. J.W. Robertson.
Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
Now, that makes me wonder: will the USA honor this organization when it hits 50 in 2011? ->> Peace Corps 50th Anniversary, 2011
(I was a PCV in Liberia, 1976-78.)