Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Birmingham Loyal Volunteers Association 1802, a struck silver medal, 48mm. in diameter, Obv. a female figure in classical dress presenting a medal to Roman soldier, above, ‘For True Patriotism’, in the exergue, ‘Peace MDCCCII’; Rev. within a wreath of oak leaves the inscription (name and unit engraved on tablet) ‘Presented to Corpl. Michl. Smith 1st Compy. Birmm. Loyl. Associat. by the town of Birmingham May XXVIII MDCCCII’, with fixed ring suspension, slight edge bruising, very fine £160-200