Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Lord Kitchener, bronze French medal by Legastelois, bust three-quarters left, reverse Britannia holding a sword, thorough in field to right, edge stamped mr p lambotte directeur général des beaux arts respectueux hommage de l’auteur, 70mm (BHM 4120). Extremely fine (£20-25)

According to Brown, ten percent of the proceeds of the sale of these medals went to the Imperial College Service Fund. Large bronze medals were originally sold at 8/6d each. The dedication on the edge is clearly unusual.