United Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Warwick Castle Fire, 1871 United Republic of reverse with central anchor motif

reverse with central anchor motif and serial number “4927”

reverse bears the date '10 APRIL 1945'

silver metal

measuring 85 mm (w) x 117 mm (h))

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a hollow crown suspension culminating in a loop and ring retaining a period original confectioned neck ribbon

United Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Warwick Castle Fire, 1871 United Republic of reverse with central anchor motifIn silver, a beautiful carved medal featuring an elephant on shield with a lion atop, encircled by a wreath, reverse demonstrating Warwick Castle against the trees in delicate relief, unnamed, on a scroll suspension, measures 38. 2 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), weighs 29. 96 grams, minor contact marks to edges, lovely patina, near extremely fine. Footnote: In December 1871, a major fire broke out at Warwick Castle in Warwickshire, England, causing extensive