Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

National Refuges for Homeless & Destitute Children Medal, by W. J. Taylor, London, figure of Hope standing by rocks on the seashore, mantle flowing behind, one hand raised, the other resting on an anchor, a sailing ship in the background, all enclosed by a plain band; reverse: inscription in raised letters (name and year engraved), ‘National Refuge for Homeless & Destitute Children, Presented by the Committee to James Richards for remaining in one situation twelve months, 1882’, 38mm., silver, swivel ring suspension; Gordon Boys Home Medal for Exemplary Conduct (2), (4090 Sergt. A. E. Houghton), 38mm., silver, ball and ring suspension, with silver buckle on ribbon; another bronze (6690 L/Cpl. T. K. Harris), with bronze buckle on ribbon, second with slight edge bruise, very fine and better (3) £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Prize, Training Ship, Nursing & Other Medals from the James N. Spencer Collection.

View
Collection