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18 May 2016

Hammer Price:
£120

Royal Bristol Volunteers 1814, a struck silver medal, 53 x 37mm., Obv. the arms and crest of Bristol, ‘Royal Bristol Volunteers’ ‘In Danger Ready’; Rev. a 15 line inscription, ‘Imbodied for the maintenance of public order & protection of their fellow citizens on the threat of invasion by France MDCCXCVII. Revived at the renewal of hostilities MDCCCIII. Disbanded when the deliverance of Europe was accomplished by the perseverance and magnanimity of Great Britain and her allies MCCCCXIV’, ring suspension, nearly extremely fine £90-120