Medal - Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary - Silver Proof
Medal - Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary - Silver Proof
€365,048.00
Location
United Kingdom
Year
1990
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
53.3 g
Diameter
50 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth with hallmark.
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
An image of a Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane of the RAF symbolically overlaying a Messerschmitt BF109 of the Luftwaffe. Battle of Britain top centre.
Obverse lettering
Battle Of Britain
MMD
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
An air battle is shown with vapour trails and clouds. Year of issue top centre and `Fiftieth Anniversary` bottom centre
Reverse lettering
1990
MMD
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
