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Award Swansea Ornithological Society

Location United Kingdom
Year 1887
Type Award medal
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Obverse description Four birds perched on bare branches rendered in high relief against a plain field. The group comprises three smaller passerine-type birds and one larger long-necked bird, all depicted in naturalistic detail. No legend or lettering appears on this side.
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Reverse description The field features engraved text within an open wreath of laurel branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The inscription names the awarding society, the year, and the recipient's name rendered in decorative Gothic script.
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Reverse lettering Swansea Ornithological Society 1887 J. Findlay.
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