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The latest find from our favourite auction site...... One of two Jiffy Bags that I am expecting....
WINSFORD TRIBUTE MEDAL
Hibbard (A 27), Hern - (806)
Plain Edge
Obverse:
Reeded rim, On right, trooper standing front with bayoneted carbine. Behind on left, a mounted trooper, left, with rifle. Grassy ground with hills in background, radiant sun on right. Legend on a band: "TRANSVAAL WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA 1900 . 1901" Cross at foot.
Reverse:
Presented by the Town of Winsford to (blank area for engraved name) In recognition of His Patriotism and Valour in Serving in the Transvaal War as (space for rank) In The (space for unit
Notes:
The town of Winsford is in the country of Cheshire in the north west of England. The area around the town is known for its salt mines.
Medals were also made with parts of the reverse inscriptions die stamped.
The obverse is the same as the Melton Mowbray medal (Hern 782, Hibbard A 16).
Mike
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The latest find from our favourite auction site...... One of two Jiffy Bags that I am expecting....
WINSFORD TRIBUTE MEDAL
Hibbard (A 27), Hern - (806)
Plain Edge
Obverse:
Reeded rim, On right, trooper standing front with bayoneted carbine. Behind on left, a mounted trooper, left, with rifle. Grassy ground with hills in background, radiant sun on right. Legend on a band: "TRANSVAAL WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA 1900 . 1901" Cross at foot.
Reverse:
Presented by the Town of Winsford to (blank area for engraved name) In recognition of His Patriotism and Valour in Serving in the Transvaal War as (space for rank) In The (space for unit
Notes:
The town of Winsford is in the country of Cheshire in the north west of England. The area around the town is known for its salt mines.
Medals were also made with parts of the reverse inscriptions die stamped.
The obverse is the same as the Melton Mowbray medal (Hern 782, Hibbard A 16).
Mike
