Medal - General Strike May 1926

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1926
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight63 g
Diameter51 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#4210, Eimer#2003
Obverse descriptionBritannia seated left with shield holding out laurel leaves. Emblems of the London, Midland and Scottish Railways above.
Obverse letteringFOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description3 allegorical figures holding models of railway engines
Reverse letteringLARG - ITAS MVN - ERIS SAL - VS REIPVB - LICAE (At base of figures) E GILLICK
(Translation: The immensity of the task, the well-being of the country)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mintage1926  - -
Catalog ID6343919100
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