Medal - Peace Celebrations 1919 Borough of Luton

€429,015.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1919
TypeMedals/Commemorative medals
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight12.05 g
Diameter31.6 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
ShapeRound with a round hole
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
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Obverse descriptionFigure of Britannia standing facing half left with trident and shield at her side. Above, a dove with a laurel wreath. In foreground a soldier on left, and sailor, on right, shake hands. In the background, behind the soldier, a battlefield with cannons, and behind the sailor, a seascape with battleships.
Obverse letteringVICTORY AND PEACE 1914 1919 REGD. NO. 666825 MAPPIN & WEBB. LONDON.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCoat of Arms and motto of Borough of Luton with scroll below, within textured border
Reverse lettering BOROUGH OF LUTON HENRY IMPEY MAYOR SCIENTAE ET LABORI DETUR
(Translation: May it be given to skill and industry)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1919  - -
Catalog ID8699169290
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