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A COLLECTION OF 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS, Services Medal, 1851, in bronze, by W. Wyon, similar, edge named (Geo. Floyd, Police Constable), 48mm (BHM 2465; E 1461); together with the original framed certificate presented to Floyd, by W. Dyce and G. Doo, certifying his receipt of the medal and signed by the President of the Royal Commissioners, 57.5 x 47cm [2]. Medal good very fine, certificate in fine condition, the frame gilt and with rings on back for suspension (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of 1851 Great Exhibition Medals.

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PC 28801 George Floyd served with the Metropolitan Police from 31 March 1851 to 12 March 1868; his character references were signed by the Revd. G. Ross, Box, Bath