Medals by Topic

1933, Great Britain. YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Unsigned. Silver 56mm. Obv: Ceres standing by a sheaf of wheat. Rev: Arms within a wreath of wheat. Extremely fine. $135

Undated (Circa 1900), Great Britain. AGRICULTURAL AWARD. By Ottley. Silver 47mm. Obv: A group of farm animals with a farmhouse in the background. Rev: A wreath. (Medal unawarded). Cased. Attractively toned. Extremely fine. $135

1914, Great Britain. STEVENSON MEMORIAL CUP, AGRICULTURAL MEDAL. Signed J.W.D. Silver 52mm. Obv: A group of farm animals with a house in the background. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Nearly extremely fine. $200

1942, France. CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF CAMILLE FLAMMARION, Astronmer. By Abel L Fleur. Plaquette AE 57mm x 73mm. Obv: Almost facing bust. Rev: An observatory above an inscription. Very fine. $125

1932, Switzerland. MOTOR RACING AWARD. By Huguenin. Silvered-AE 50mm. Obv: A racing car. Rev: A crowned shield and a branch. Very fine. $75

1919, Great Britain. LANCASHIRE BEE-KEEPERS ASSOCIATION. Silver, elaborate cross-shape 59mm. Obv: A bee. Hand engraving on the arms of the cross. Rev: Inscription. Original loop for suspension. Extremely fine. $125

1736, Great Britain/U.S.A. JERNEGAN'S LOTTERY. By J.S. Tanner. Silver 38mm. Obv: A standing figure of Minerva standing amidst various symbolic objects. Rev: Queen Caroline watering palmettos. Betts 169, MI 517/71. Very fine. $125

1739, Great Britain/Panama. PORTOBELLO TAKEN. AE 38mm. Obv: Half figure of Admiral Vernon facing left and holding a staff. Rev: A view of six ships taking Portobello Harbor. Betts 180, MI plate CLV/2, Milford Haven 159, McCormick-Goodhart 26 (c). Pretty worn, but obverse legend legible. Fine detail of the reverse worn, but legend sharp. $200

Undated (1739), Great Britain/Panama. PORTOBELLO TAKEN. AE 38mm. Obv: A half figure of Admiral Vernon in uniform and holding a staff. Rev: A view of six ships taking Portobello Harbor. Betts 202/201. MI plate CLV 17/16, MH 194, McCormick-Goodhart 47 (c). Fairly worn, legends and larger detail clear. $200

1741, Great Britain/Panama. CARTHAGENA TAKEN. AE 38mm. Obv: A standing figure of Admiral Vernon facing three-quarters left. Rev: A bird's-eye view of twopoints and ships. Betts 332, MI I 548/156. Fairly worn, but larger detail and legends clear. $200

1741, Great Britain/Panama. CARTHAGENA TAKEN. Unsigned. AE 38mm. Obv: A standing figure of Admiral Vernon between a cannon and an anchor. Rev: A view of ships taking Carthagena. Betts 331, MI II 549/157, plate CLVII/16, MH 315, McCormick-Goodhart 216(c). Fairly worn, but most detail clear. $225

BOIS DURCI

Undated (mid 19th century), Algeria (made in France). ABD-EL-KADER, Islamic Scholar. Unsigned. Bois Durci 113mm. Obv: A high-relief bust facing left. Rev: BOIS DURCI" in raised letter. Repair to the reverse, extremely fine. $250

Undated (circa 1880), Belgium. THE ROYAL LINNEAN AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. By Wurden. Silver 50mm. Obv: Bust of Linneaus, left. Rev: A cartouche on a background of plants and fruit. Richly toned, slight marks on the reverse, extremely fine. $200

1974, Great Britain. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL CENTENARY PICTURE MEDAL. Published by Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd. Silver 77mm. Obv: Facing bust of Churchill. Rev: Churchill's coat of arms. Contains thirteen colored roundels, each depciting an event in Churchill's life, with an inscription on the back. Cased with a pair of tweezers (as issued for the handling of the roundels). Slight toning. Extremely fine. $250

1932, Australia. THE OPENING OF SYDNEY HARBOR BRIDGE. AE 40mm. Obv: A ship passing below the bridge. Rev: A large building, "The Big Store." Carlisle 1932/3. Nearly extremely fine. $60

Undated (early 20th C.), France. CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE, L'ALLIER. By G. Contaux. AE 57mm. Obv: A bull. Rev: A female leaning on a circular compartment; a sheaf of wheat on the other side. Extremely fine. $90

1900, Austria 70TH BIRTHDAY OF MAX SCHAFFNER, Chemist and Metallurgist. By Marschal. AE 61mm. Obv: Bust facing right. Rev: Inscription. Some patches of discoloration on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine. $75

1965, Great Britain. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL. By Kovacs. Cased pair of silver medals 57mm and 39mm. Obv: Facing bust. Rev: A hand making a "V" sign. Original case with certificate. Proof finish, light toning. $95

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1880, France. THE PASSING OF LEGISLATION FOR THE STRIKING OF NEW COINS. By Daniel Dupuis. AE 68mm. Obv: Female bust, right. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Extremely fine. $125

Undated (circa 1930s), France. CANINE SOCIETY OF UPPER RHINE AND MULHOUSE. Signed with a CM monogram. Silvered-AE 50mm. Obv: A group of dogs. Rev: A rectangular tablet (uninscribed) set against a bush. Extremely fine. $95 (A list of other dog medals is available on request).

Undated (circa 1900), Great Britain. THE 'ASQUITH" CHALLENGE TROPHY COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. Unsigned. AE 38mm. Obv: The head of a bassett hound. Rev: A wreath (unawarded). Cased. Extremely fine. $100

Undated (early 20th century), Great Britain. THE BORZOI CLUB. Unsigned. AE 51mm. Obv: The head of a borzoi. Rev: A wreath (unawrded). Nearly extremely fine. $95

1903, Great Britain. THE LONDON BULLDOG SOCIETY. By J.A. Restall. Silver 46mm. Obv: Two bulldogs. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Extremely fine. $175

1923, Belgium. ROYAL KENNEL CLUB, LIEGE. Oval AE 55mm x 40mm. Obv: The head of a collie. Rev: Inscription. Extremely fine. $80

1946, Belgium. THE FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF BELGIUM. Unsigned. AE-gilt 49mm. Obv: The facing head of a French bulldog within a border of oak leaves. Rev: Inscription. Extremely fine. $90

1893, Great Britain/Germany. THE GERMAN FOX TERRIER CLUB. Unsigned. AE 62mm. Obv: A German fox terrier. Rev: Inscription within an oark wreath: DEDICATED / TO / VICE REGAL / OUR CELEBRATED GUEST / SPECIAL SHOW / LEIPZIG 1893. Extremely fine. $150

Undated (circa1920), France. GREYHOUND MEDAL. Unsigned. Silvered-bronze diamond-shaped 42mm x 46mm (point to point). Obv: A cut-out of a head of a greyhound. Extremely fine. $60

Undated (circa 1900), Great Britain. THE POODLE CLUB. Unsigned ("Dobson & Sons, Medallists," imprinted on inside of the case). AE 57mm. Obv: Two poodles. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Cased. A label affixed to the lid of the case. Extremely fine. $150

Scottish Fox Terriers

Undated (circa 1900), Great Britain. SCOTTISH FOX TERRIER CLUB. By J.A. Restall. AE 45mm. Obv: A Scottish Terrier. Rev: A wreath (unawarded). Extremely fine. $90

Spaniel

Undated (circa 1930s), France. THE SPANIEL CLUB OF FRANCE. By L. Danchin. AE 57mm. Obv: A high-relief head of a spaniel. Rev: A circular compartment within a wreath. Extremely fine. $90

Undate (circa 1900), Great Britain. ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GUILDFORD, MERRIMAN MEMORIAL MEDAL. By W.O. Lewis. White metal 70mm. Obv: Bust facing three-quarters left. Rev: Four shields. Cased. Extremely fine. $125

1880, Belgium. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, BRUSSELS. By Antoine Fisch. AE 68mm. Obv: Bust of Leopold II facing left. Rev: A female seated amidst objects representing Art and Industry. Nearly extremely fine. $65

1898, Portugal/India. 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA. Unsigned. Silver 31mm. Obv: Bust of Vasco da Gama, left. Rev: Ships. Attractive, light toning (not as uneven on the reverse as suggested by the illustration). $100

Undated (circa 1950s), Germany. GROUP OF THREE FIRE FIGHTING MEDALS. AE, Silver and AE-gilt 59mm. Obv: A crouching fireman carrying rolled hoses. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Extremely fine. $100

1925, Great Britain. MARGATE FISHING CLUB. By J.A. Restall. AE 38mm. Obv: A shield above a cartouche depicting fishermen in a boat. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Cased. Extremely fine. $50

Undated (early to mid 20th C.). GOLF AWARD. 9 carat gold 22mm x 30mm, 11 grams. Obv: A golfer swinging his club. A band of blue enamel. Rev: Hallmark. Original loop for suspension. Extremely fine. $125

1906, Great Britain. THE SHETLAND PONY STUD BOOK SOCIETY. By Talbot. Silver 57mm. Obv: A Shetland pony with a widswept tail and mane. Rev: Inscription. Cased. Lightly cleaned, extremely fine. $150

1968, France. SOCIETY OF WRITERS, COMPOSERS AND EDITORS OF MUSIC. By J.A. Divine. AE 68mm. Obv: Pegasus. Rev: An ant and a grasshopper. Extremely fine. $75

1919, France. CENTENARY OF THE "COMPAGNE D'ASSURANCE GENERALES CONTRE L'INCENDIE." AE plaquette 75mm x 64mm. Obv: A female protecting a young child while a building burns in the background. Rev: A branch and an inscription. Extremely fine. $150

1937, Great Britain. CORONATION OF GEORGE VI, NORWOOD JEWISH ORPHANAGE. AE-gilt 28mm. Obv: Conjoined, crowned busts of George VI and Elizabeth facing left. Rev: A view of the orphanage. Some excess metal at 10 o' clock on the obverse, nearly extremely fine. $60

1895, Romania. OPENING OF THE PALACE OF JUSTICE IN BUCHAREST. By C. Stelmans. AE 65mm. Obv: Uniformed bust of Carol I facing left. Rev: A seated figure of Justice holding a sword. Extremely fine. $100

Undated (circa 1930s), German. RED CROSS LIFEGUARDS' MEDAL. Silvered-AE 61mm. Obv: A lifeguard wading with a rescued swimmer on his shoulders. Rev: Inscription. Color somewhat uneven, otherwise extremely fine. $75

1936, Great Britain. THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE R.M.S "QUEEN MARY." By Bayes. AE 70mm. Obv: Starboard bow quarter view of the ship. Rev: New York seen through an arch. BHM 4282. In its original case. Extremely fine. $325

1915, Great Britain/Germany. THE SINKING OF THE LUSITANIA. A British copy of Karl Goetz' famous (or imfamous) medal. Iron 55mm. Obv: A skeleton selling tickets to a line of passengers, one of whom is reading a newpaper. Rev: The sinking ship depicted with an airplane and armaments on board. BHM 4118, Eimer 1941A. Extremely fine. $50

This medal was originally issued in Germany. It implied that the Lusitania was a fair target by depicting it as carrying armaments. The medal was issued with the date of 5 May. The Lusitania was sunk on the 7th of May. When it was learned that the Germans had issued a medal to mark this tragedy it was suggested that the medal was made in advance in anticipation of it being sunk on the 5th. A copy of the medal was made available in Britain and sold to raise funds for the St. Dunstan's Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel. It was issued in a cardboard box with an explanatory leaflter.

1971, France. RAYMOND DELAMARRE, Medallist and Sculptor. By G. Simon. AE 72mm. Obv: Head, three-quaters right. Rev: Sculptures. Some slight marks, otherwise extremely fine. $100

Undated (circa 1930s), Great Britain. THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE, NUFFIELD MEDAL. By Hugh Paget. Pair of uniface trial strikings. AE-gilt 51mm. Obv: Bust faing left left. Rev: A dragon and and two flags. Extremely fine. $150

1907, France. TRIBUTE TO CHARLES FRISSON. AE plaquette 70mm x 53mm. Obv: Bust with an industrial scene in the background. Cased. Extremely fine. $95

1894, Chile. MINING AND METALLURGIC EXPOSITION. WM 50mm. Obv: a group of miners. Rev: An armorial shield. Extremely fine. $90

1810, France/Germany. VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WURZBURG TO THE PARIS MINT. By Brenet. AE 34mm. Obv: Bust of the Prine facing right. Rev: Inscription. D'Essling 1312, Bramsen 968. Extremely fine. $100

Undated (circa 1970s), Angola. INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACE, LUANDA. Uniface AE 80mm. Obv: A racing car. Extremely fine. $75

1804, Great Britain/India. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE BRITISH AT BOMBAY, 1662, AND THE EAST INDIA COMPANY'SVICTORY OVER A FRENCH SQUADRON. By J.P. Droz and G. Mills. AE 41mm. Obv: Neptune holding a Union Jack and a cornucopia. Rev: Neptune seated holding a trident and a figure of Victory. BHM 567, Mudie 2. From Mudie's series of "National Medals" Other medals from this series may be viewed by clicking on the Mudie's "National Medals" button to the left. Extremely fine. $225

1956, Netherlands. JOHN RADECKER, ARTIST. Cast AE 82mm. Obv: Bust of Radecker facing left. Rev: A nude female standing before a lion. Very slight spots, otherwise extremely fine. $90

OLYMPIC GAMES

1948, Great Britain. THE OLYMPIC GAMES, LONDON. AE 39mm. Obv: A view of the Houses of Parliament above an inscription and the Olympic rings. Rev: An athlete standing with a palm branch. Extremely fine. $275

Undated (circa 1930s), France. PHARMACY AWARD. By Jean Vernon. AE 61mm. Obv: Head of Galen facing right. Rev: A snake entwined around a bowl. Extremely fine. $135

1909, Great Britain. AWARD PRESENTED BY THE STAMP COLLECTOR'S FORTNIGHTLY. AE 38mm. Obv: A collector at a desk. Rev: An oak branch and a stamp-shaped compartment. Cased. Extremely fine. $90

Undated (circa 1920s), Great Britain. THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD. AE square plaquette 82mm x 82mm. Obv: A camera above a globe. Rev: Inscription Cased. Extremely fine. $150

1935, Great Britain. THE NATIONAL PIG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION. AE 51mm. Obv: A pig. Rev: An ancient Greek swineherd with pigs. Extremely fine. $90

1910, Great Britain. "OUR DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE." AE-gilt 45mm. Obv: A cat, dog, horse and donkey. Rev: Inscription. With a loop for suspension. Extremely fine. $125

Undated (circa 1930), France. CASTORREX CLUB OF FRANCE. Unsigned. Gilt base metal 49mm. Obv: A rabbit. Rev: a tablet set against a tree (unawarded). Extremely fine. $50

1835,

Belgium

. ADOPTION OF LAWS FOR THE RAILROAD SYSTEM. By Braemt. AE 50mm. Obv: Uniformed bust of Leopold I, left. Rev: A steam locomotive behind a seated female. Extremely fine, color slightly uneven. $125

1916, Belgium/Romania. THE ASSISTANCE OF ROMANIA'S RED CROSS TO BELGIUM. After George Sctoo. AE plaquette 53mm x 80mm. Obv: A Belgian soldier shaking hands with a Romanian soldier; standards flying in the background. Rev: Inscription. Extremely fine. $90

1735, Switzerland. 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION AT GENEVA. By Jean Dassier. AE 53mm. Obv: A view of the city of Geneva. Rev: Religion seated on a cloud; a female (the personification of Geneva) standing before her; a yoke and broken shackels on the ground. Whiting 476. Nearly Extremely fine. $250

1929, Great Britain. THE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ART. By J.A. Restall after William Wyon. AE 45mm. Obv: St. George slaying the dragon. Rev: An inscription within a wreath. Cased. Extremely fine. $60

1935, Australia. AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE, FRANKSTON, VICTORIA. Silvered-AE 32mm. Obv: Almost facing bust of Lord BadenPowell. Rev: A kangaroo. Carlisle 1935/4. Color slightly uneven, otherwise extremely fine. $125

1964, Great Britain. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. Unsigned (style of Piches). Uniface. AE 50mm. Obv: Almost facing bust of Shakespeare. Rare. Extremely fine. $125

1922, Great Britain. AWARD OF THE SOCIETY OF LEICESTER SHEEP. Silver 38mm. Obv: a sheep. Rev: Inscription. Extremely fine. $90

1949, France. THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIGUE DU CENTRE DE FOOTBALL. By F. Focht. AE plaquette 50mm x 50mm. Obv: A soccer player kicking a ball. Rev: A circular compartment between two branches. Slight mark on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine. $60

1840, Isle of Man. UNITED ORDER OF FEMALE RECHABITES. WM 45mm. Obv: An angel and a female supporting a shield surmounted by a beehive. Rev: A girl standing by a column. Pierced (typical). Very fine. $75

1913, Argentina. OPENING OF THE CENTRAL MUNICIPAL GARAGE OF BUENOS AIRES. AE plaquette 66mm x 43mm. Obv: Three vehicles outside a large building. Rev: Inscription. Slight spotting on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine. $75

WINE MAKING/BREWING/DISTILLING

1955, France. NATIONAL SYNDICATE OF COMMERCE IN WINES, CIDERS, SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS. By G. Contaux. AE 50mm. Obv: The bust of a woman wearing a scarf and holding a bunch of grapes. Rev: Two rectangular inscribed tablets set against a caduceus , a still, a pressm grapes and apples. Extremely fine. $65

1926, Sweden. LEONARD AXEL JAGERSKOLD, Professor of zoology. By G. Carell. AE 65mm. Obv: High-relief bust, left. Rev: A goose in flight. Extremely fine. $90