Auction Catalogue

15 December 2005

Starting at 9:30 AM

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Historical and Art Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1409

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15 December 2005

Estimate: £150–£200

British Empire Union, 1926-35, a virtually complete collection of bronze and white metal medals (17), all with busts of the Prince of Wales [later Edward VIII], by J. Pinches (13: E 2004), viz. W & E 6220/1, 6221/1, 6221/2 (2, different ribbons), 6222/1, 6222/2, 6223/1, 6223/2, 6224/1, 6225/1, 6225/2, others dated 1933 (W & E –), and by the Royal Mint (3, different) (E 2016; W & E 6228A/1); Empire Day, 1927, a white metal medal [18]. Generally extremely fine, with ribbons; housed in two trays (£150-200)