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Great Britain, Royal Society of Arts, 1952, a bronze award medal, unsigned [by P. Metcalfe for Pinches], bust of Prince Philip left, reverse frontal elevation of the Society’s building, edge named (Mary Barbara Tompkins, Shorthand-Typist’s Certificate…1953), 57mm (BHM –; E 2082; MJP p.176); Public Works and Municipal Services Congress, c.1950, a bronze award medal for Local Government, unsigned, legend both sides, edge named (Awarded to Messrs A. Holroyd…and H.B. Parker…1952), 59mm; 250th Anniversary of the opening of Putney Bridge, 1979, a silver medal by the Tower Mint, view of original wooden bridge, reverse view of present-day bridge from the south side, two boat crews rowing on river, 45mm. [3]. Extremely fine; second in grey fitted case by Thomas & Son, 1 Gt Pulteney Street, London, last in red fitted case of issue (£30-50)

Prince Philip was instituted as president of the RSA in 1953