Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

National Rose Society, a silver award medal by Pinches, roses and thistles, rev. wreath, named (N.R.S. Autumn Show, Earl of Warwick, 1911), 42mm (MJP p.168); National Cactus & Succulent Society, silver award medals by Pinches (2), both un-named, both 38mm (MJP p.112); National Chrysanthemum Society, award medals by Pinches (7, one silver, others bronze or plated), named (A.J. Smeadon…Beckton Hort. Society…1964-75), all 45mm (MJP p.112); other horticultural medals named to A.J. Smeadon, Canvey Island (5, 1960-82) [15]. Very fine, but two with edge knocks £40-60

Francis Richard Charles Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick (1853-1924); educ. Eton and Christ Church, Oxford; Conservative MP for Somerset East, 1879-85, and Colchester, 1888-92; entered House of Lords, 1893; Lord-Lieutenant of Essex 1901-19